Engineering Geology

  1. Petrology for Engineering Applications
    1. Igneous Rocks
      1. Classification Systems
        1. Intrusive Rocks
          1. Extrusive Rocks
          2. Textures and Structures
            1. Crystalline Textures
              1. Glassy Textures
                1. Vesicular Structures
                  1. Flow Structures
                  2. Engineering Properties
                    1. Strength Characteristics
                      1. Durability
                        1. Weathering Susceptibility
                      2. Sedimentary Rocks
                        1. Classification
                          1. Clastic Rocks
                            1. Chemical Rocks
                              1. Organic Rocks
                              2. Sedimentary Structures
                                1. Bedding
                                  1. Cross-Bedding
                                    1. Ripple Marks
                                      1. Mud Cracks
                                      2. Diagenetic Processes
                                        1. Compaction
                                          1. Cementation
                                            1. Recrystallization
                                            2. Engineering Properties
                                              1. Porosity and Permeability
                                                1. Strength Anisotropy
                                                  1. Weathering Behavior
                                                2. Metamorphic Rocks
                                                  1. Types of Metamorphism
                                                    1. Contact Metamorphism
                                                      1. Regional Metamorphism
                                                        1. Dynamic Metamorphism
                                                        2. Common Metamorphic Rocks
                                                          1. Foliated Rocks
                                                            1. Non-Foliated Rocks
                                                            2. Engineering Properties
                                                              1. Foliation Effects
                                                                1. Strength Characteristics
                                                                  1. Weathering Resistance

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