About the Book
"Principles of Engineering Geology" is a must-read for every civil engineering student who wants to gain an in-depth understanding of the geological processes and products at a construction site. Authored by a renowned expert with four decades of experience, this comprehensive book is a basic first-course guide designed to help students grasp the interface area of Civil Engineering and Geology.
Through eleven chapters, the book covers everything from geological processes and products to geological considerations in site evaluation, ground improvement, hydrogeology, environmental problems, and more. The Indian examples cited throughout the book help the reader visualize and comprehend the subject with ease.
With annexures containing additional material for the reader and review questions for self-evaluation, "Principles of Engineering Geology" is an essential companion for every civil engineering student and professional seeking to make informed decisions based on an integrated site evaluation approach.
Contents
1. Minerals and Rocks, 2. Engineering Properties and Classification of Rock Masses Engineering Classification of Rock Masses, 3. Weathering and Soil Formation, 4. Geomorphic Processes and Landforms, 5. Crustal Deformation and Geological Structures, 6. Site Investigations and Ground Improvement,
About the Author
Prof. K.V.G.K.Gokhale after obtaining his undergraduate and postgraduate education at I.I.T. (Kharagpur), was on the teaching faculty at I.I.T. Kharagpur (1958-1966) and at I.I.T. Kanpur (1966-1996) where he was also the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering for few years. He was Emeritus Professor at I.I.T. Kanpur (1996-1998) and has been a Visiting Professor in R.E.C. (now N.I.T.) in Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, he was also a Visiting Professor at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok. Since 1998, he has been a I.S.T.E. Visiting Professor. Gokhale has authored numerous research publications at National and International levels and also two books. He has supervised several M.Tech and Ph.D theses of students in the areas of Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Remote Sensing & Geoinformatics, Chemical Engineering and in Materials Science. He was a recipient of the prestigious awards including the National Mineral Award (1978) of Govt. of India, Deokaran Award (1977) of Indian Ceramic Society and the Coggin Brown Memorial Gold Medal (1982) of the Mining, Geological and Metallurgical Institute of India for his outstanding contributions. He is a Life Fellow of the Institution of Engineers (India), Life Fellow of the Indian Geotechnical Society, Life Fellow of the Clay Mineral Society of India and Member, Indian Society for Technical Education. He has been a member on the Geological Programming Board (U.P.) for over 25 years.
