Engineering Geological Mapping

Engineer Geologic Mapping is a guide to the principles, concepts, methods, and practices involved in geological mapping, as well as the applications of geology in engineering. The book covers related topics such as the definition of engineering geology; principles involved in geological mapping; methods on how to make engineering geological maps; and rock and soil description and classifications. Also covered in the book are topics such as the different kinds of engineering geological mapping; the zoning concept in engineering geological mapping; terrain evaluation; construction sites; and land and water management. The text is recommended for engineers and geologists who would like to be familiarized with the concepts and practices involved in geological mapping.

Table of Contents:
Contents1 Introduction 1.1 Definition of engineering geology 1.2 Recording the early applications of geology in engineering2 Principles of Engineering Geological Mapping 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Purpose 2.3 Scale 2.4 Classification and description of rocks and soils 2.5 Classification of mapping units for engineering geological mapping 2.6 Relation between engineering geological and lithostratigraphical map units 2.7 Other aspects of mapping 2.8 Types of map3 How to Make Engineering Geological Maps 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Data collection 3.3 Derivative maps and plans 3.4 Mapping techniques for site plans4 Rock and Soil Description and Classification for Engineering Geological Mapping 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Early developments in rock description and classification 4.3 Principles of classification and description of rocks and soils 4.4 Bases for classification of rocks and soils for engineering purposes 4.5 A lithological classification of rocks 4.6 Description of rocks for engineering purposes 4.7 Description of weathering profile in rock mass 4.8 Classification of soils for engineering purposes 4.9 Description of soils 4.10 Additional geological information for rock and soil description 4.11 Made ground5 How To Present Data 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Format and content of engineering geological maps 5.3 Layout and content of engineering geological plans 5.4 Supplementation of existing geological maps for engineering purposes 5.5 Other aspects of presentation 5.6 Explanation or legend 5.7 Legend for engineering geology maps and plans 5.8 Another example of a legend6 Czechoslovakian Stripe Method and Parallel Developments 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Practical applications of the stripe method 6.3 Development of medium-scale 1:25 000 engineering geological maps 6.4 Use of the stripe method in the Federal Republic of Germany 6.5 Application of the stripe method for other purposes 6.6 Engineering geological cartography in France: 1965-1970 6.7 Application of the stripe method in the UK7 The Zoning Concept in Engineering Geological Mapping 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Methods of classification 7.3 Effect of map scale on selection of mapping units 7.4 The zoning concept: examples from Czechoslovakia 7.5 General zoning maps 7.6 Medium-scale zoning maps 7.7 Zoning plans 7.8 Other types of zoning map8 General or Synoptic Engineering Geological Maps 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Engineering geological map of the world 8.3 Engineering geological map of the USA 8.4 Content of general engineering geological maps 8.5 General engineering geological map of the soils and rocks of the UK 8.6 Glacial terrain map of Britain9 Terrain Evaluation: Cost-Effective Mapping 9.1 Introduction 9.2 PUCE system for terrain analysis 9.3 Oxford-MEXE system of terrain classification 9.4 Other studies of land classification 9.5 Remote sensing for land surface evaluation 9.6 Small-scale engineering geological maps10 Urban Engineering Geological Maps 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Interpreting geological maps for engineering purposes 10.3 Areal and engineering geology urban maps 10.4 Maps of surface and underground quarries in Paris 10.5 Uncovered geological and geotechnical plans of Warsaw 10.6 Maps of Prague: 1960-1978 10.7 Hong Kong: terrain classification for geotechnical purposes in deeply weathered rocks 10.8 United Kingdom: mapping in the urban environment 10.9 A case study of engineering geological mapping at various scales in North-East England11 Construction Sites 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Methods of mapping at the plan scale 11.3 Recording at plan scale using descriptive rock and soil characteristics 11.4 Plans produced at feasibility and site investigation stages 11.5 Example of plans produced by terrestrial photogrammetry 11.6 Application of geomorphological mapping to site investigation 11.7 Foundation mapping 11.8 Mapping cuttings 11.9 Large underground openings 11.10 Tunnels 11.11 Shafts12 Hazard and Risk Assessment 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Hazard evaluations made in the course of geological surveys 12.3 Landslide hazard and risk maps 12.4 Earthquake hazard and risk maps 12.5 Volcanic hazard and risk maps 12.6 Maps of other geological hazards 12.7 Risk maps13 Land and Water Management: Environmental Geology Mapping 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Environmental geology mapping in the UK 13.3 Environmental geology maps in the USA 13.4 Land capability analysis 13.5 Quantitative land capability analysis 13.6 Water resources in environmental planning14 ProspectAppendix 1 Alternative Symbols for Soils and RocksAppendix 2 Rock Mass Description and Discontinuity Data SheetsReferencesBibliographyIndex