Transcript CVE 311 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

Introduction
• Engineering geology is the application of
geology in design, construction and
performance of civil engineering works
Importance of engineering geology to
in Civil engineering practices
• To recognise potential difficult ground conditions
prior to detailed design and construction
• It helps to identify areas susceptible to failure due
to geological hazards
• To establish design specifications
• To have best selection of site for engineering
purposes
• To have best selection of engineering materials
for construction
Geological Structures
• These are the modified structures formed
from primary structures due to the influence
of tectonic forces on it.
• It gives details about how inherent properties
of rocks get modified , making them either
suitable or unsuitable for civil engineering
works. Emples are: Folds,Faults,Joints and
• Uncomformities
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