Textbook of engineering geology (Record no. 38740)
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| fixed length control field | 06999 a2200157 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9789350591963 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 624.15 |
| Item number | KES |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Kesavulu, N. Chenna |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Textbook of engineering geology |
| 250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT | |
| Edition statement | 2 |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc | 2012 |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc | Macmillan India Ltd. |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc | New Delhi |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | xiv,45p. |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | CONTENTS<br/>Preface to the Second Edition vii<br/>Preface to the First Edition <br/>GEOLOGY 1<br/>Introduction 1<br/>1.1 Main and Allied Branches of Geology 2<br/>1.2 Importance of Geology in Civil Engineering 5<br/>1.3 Scope of Geology 7<br/>GENERAL GEOLOGY 11<br/>Introduction 11<br/>2.1 Geological Agents 12<br/>2.2 Weathering of Rocks 14<br/>2.3 River as a Geological Agent 27<br/>MINERALOGY 39<br/>Introduction 39<br/>3.1 Definition of a Mineral 39<br/>3.2 Definition of a Crystal 41<br/>3.3 Mode of Formation of Minerals 43<br/>3.4 Common Rock-forming Minerals and Their Abundance 44<br/>3.5 Different Methods of Study of Minerals 45<br/>3.6 Significance of Different Physical Properties in Mineral Identification 48<br/>3.7 Diagnostic or Distinguishing Physical Properties 60<br/>COMMON ROCK-FORMING MINERALS 61<br/>Introduction 61<br/>4.1 Types of Rock-forming Minerals 61<br/>4.2 Special Features of Silicate Minerals 61<br/>4.3 Brief Sketch of Common Rock-forming Minerals 65<br/>4.4 Important Details of Common Rock-forming Minerals 68<br/>PETROLOGY 94<br/>Introduction 94<br/>5.1 Shell Structure of the Earth 94<br/>5.2 Definition of a Rock 95<br/>5.3 Classification of Rocks 96<br/>5.4 Sequence of Formation of Different Groups of Rocks 100<br/>5.5 Rock Cycle 101<br/>5.6 Civil Engineering Importance of Petrology 102<br/>6. IGNEOUS ROCKS<br/>Introduction<br/>6.1 Forms of Igneous Rocks<br/>6.2 Miscellaneous<br/>6.3 Common Igneous Rocks and Relation of Their Constituent Minerals<br/>6.4 Classification of Igneous Rocks<br/>6.5 Structures and Textures<br/>6.6 Suitability of Igneous Rocks for Constructions<br/>6.7 Megascopic Description of Relatively Common Igneous Rock Types<br/>7. SEDIMENTARY ROCKS<br/>Introduction<br/>7.1 Sedimentary Rocks on the Earth's Crust<br/>7.2 Classification of Sedimentary Rocks<br/>7.3 Common Structures and Textures of Sedimentary Rocks<br/>7.4 Descriptive Study of Common Sedimentary Rocks<br/>8. METAMORPHIC ROCKS 161<br/>Introduction 161<br/>8.1 Metamorphism 162<br/>8.2 Common Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks 171<br/>8.3 Classification of Metamorphic Rocks 175<br/>8.4 Descriptive Study of Common Metamorphic Rocks 176<br/>9. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY 190<br/>Introduction 190<br/>9.1 Causes for Development of Structures 191<br/>9.2 Folds 195<br/>9.3 Faults 205<br/>9.4 Joints 219<br/>9.5 Unconformity 222<br/>9.6 Common Symbols to Indicate Some Geological Structures 226<br/>10. IMPORTANCE OF GEOLOGICAL STRUCTURES 227<br/>Introduction 227<br/>10.1 Effects of Folding and Their Civil Engineering Importance 228<br/>10.2 Effects of Faulting and Their Civil Engineering Importance 232<br/>10.3 Effects of Joints and Their Civil Engineering Importance 236<br/>11. GROUND WATER 240<br/>Introduction 240<br/>11.1 Sources of Ground Water Supply 241<br/>11.2 Advantages of Using Ground Water 242<br/>11.3 Distribution of Rainfall 244<br/>11.4 Porosity and Permeability 245<br/>1L5 Classification of Rocks Based on Porosity and Permeability 248<br/>11.6 Water Table and Types of Ground Water 250<br/>11.7 Geological Controls on Ground Water Movement 253<br/>11.8 Fluctuation of the Water Table Level in Unconfined Aquifers 254<br/>11.9 Ground Water Potential in Different Parts of India 256<br/>11.10 Ground Water Exploration 257<br/>11.11 Effects of Excessive Tapping of Ground Water 260<br/>11.12 Waterlogging 260<br/>12. STRATIGRAPHY 261<br/>Introduction 261<br/>12.1 Aims of Stratigraphic 262<br/>12.2 Principles of Stratigraphic 262<br/>12.3 Geological Time Scale 264<br/>12.4 Geological Divisions of India 267<br/>12.5 Major Stratigraphical Units of India 268<br/>12.6 Importance of the Study of Stratigraphic from the Civil Engineering<br/>Point of View 284<br/>13. EARTHQUAKES 285<br/>Introduction 285<br/>13.1 Earthquake Terminology 286<br/>13.2 Classifications and Causes of Earthquakes 286<br/>13.3 Seismic Belts and Shield Areas 288<br/>13.4 Earthquakes and Faulting 288<br/>13.5 Earthquake Waves 289 <br/>13.6 Intensity of Earthquakes 290<br/>13.7 Magnitude of the Earthquakes 291<br/>13.8 Locating the Epicentre of an Earthquake 293<br/>13.9 Determining the Depth of the Focus of an Earthquake 294<br/>13.10 Effects of Earthquakes 294<br/>13.11 Civil Engineering Considerations in Seismic Areas 295<br/>13.12 Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Distribution 298<br/>14. LANDSLIDES 300<br/>Introduction 300<br/>14.1 Importance of Landslides 300<br/>14.2 Classification of Earth Movements 301<br/>14.3 Causes of Landslides 303<br/>14.4 Effects of Landslides 306<br/>14.5 Preventive Measures for Landslides 306<br/>15. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS 308<br/>Introduction 308<br/>15.1 Branches of Geophysics 308<br/>15.2 Necessity of Geophysical Investigations 309<br/>15.3 Principles of Exploration Geophysics 311<br/>15.4 Classification of Geophysical Methods 312<br/>15.5 Well-logging 329<br/>16. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING IMPORTANCE 331<br/>Introduction 331<br/>16.1 Electrical Resistivity Method 332<br/>16.2 Seismic Refraction Method 345<br/>17. ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF ROCKS 356<br/>Introduction 356<br/>17.1 Different Engineering Property Tests for Rocks 357<br/>17.2 Tests for Rocks Used as Foundation Sites of Constructions 358<br/>17.3 Tests for Rocks Used as Building Stones 362<br/>17.4 Tests for Rocks Used as Aggregates 371<br/>18. DAMS 376<br/>Introduction 376<br/>18.1 Importance of Geology in Dam Construction 377<br/>18.2 A Dam and Its Parts 380<br/>18.3 Types of Dams and Bearing of Geology of Site in Their Selection 381<br/>18.4 Purposes of Dams 383<br/>18.5 Geological Considerations in the Selection of a Dam Site 384<br/>18.6 Stages of Investigation in the Selection of a Dam Site 396<br/>18.7 Case Histories 398<br/>19. RESERVOIRS 411<br/>Introduction 411<br/>19.1 Considerations for Successful Reservoirs 412<br/>19.2 Capacity of the Reservoir 412<br/>19.3 Effect of Evaporation 412<br/>19.4 Water-tightness and Influencing Factors 413<br/>19.5 Reservoir Silting 420<br/>19.6 Seismic Activity in Reservoir Areas 425<br/>19.7 Landslide Occurrences 425<br/>20. TUNNELS 427<br/>Introduction 427<br/>20.1 Purposes of Tunnelling 428<br/>20.2 Effects of Tunnelling on the Ground 429<br/>20.3 Lining of Tunnels 429<br/>20.4 Economical Aspects of Tunnelling 430<br/>20.5 Geological Considerations for Successful Tunnelling430<br/>20.6 Overbreak 440<br/>20.7 A Few Examples of Tunnels of Interest and Importance 441<br/>Bibliography 443<br/>Index 445<br/><br/><br/><br/> |
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| Country | India |
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| Dewey Decimal Classification | Faculty of Technology | CEPT Library | CEPT Library | 05/12/2013 | 2 | 240.00 | 1 | 624.15 KES | 011826 | 21/12/2013 | 17/12/2013 | 300.00 | 05/12/2013 | Book | Bill No. 71 Dt.03/12/2013 |