Practical Engineering Geology

Emphasising the link between engineering geology and geotechnical engineering, this book takes a fresh view of the tasks faced by engineering geologists. It outlines the fundamental role of engineering geology in civil engineering projects and assesses the various tools which an engineering geologist brings to such a project.

Steve Hencher presents a broad and fresh view on the importance of engineering geology to civil engineering projects. Practical Engineering Geology provides an introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed and the ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. The need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history is emphasised. Chapters address key aspects of Geology for engineering and ground modelling Site investigation and testing of geological materials Geotechnical parameters Design of slopes, tunnels, foundations and other engineering structures Identifying hazards Avoiding unexpected ground conditions The book is illustrated throughout with case examples and should prove useful to practising engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers and to MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.

1. Engineering Geology 2. Introduction to Civil Engineering Projects 3. Geology and Ground Models 4. Site Investigation 5. Geotechnical Parameters 6. Analysis, Design and Construction 7. Unexpected Ground Conditions and How to Avoid Them: Case Examples Appendix A. Training, Institutions and Societies Appendix B. Conversion Factors (to 2 Decimal Places) and Some Definitions Appendix C. Soil and Rock Terminology for Description and Classification for Engineering Purposes Appendix D. Examples of Borehole and Trial Pit Logs Appendix E. Tunnelling Risk References Index

Steve Hencher is a Director of consulting engineers Halcrow and Research Professor of Engineering Geology at the University of Leeds.