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Earth's Structure and Processes
Engineering Geology
1. Introduction to Engineering Geology
2. Fundamental Geological Principles
3. Mineralogy for Engineering Applications
4. Petrology for Engineering Applications
5. Structural Geology
6. Geomorphology and Surface Processes
7. Soil Mechanics Fundamentals
8. Rock Mechanics Fundamentals
9. Site Investigation and Characterization
10. Groundwater in Engineering
11. Geologic Hazards and Risk Assessment
12. Engineering Applications
13. Ground Improvement Techniques
4.
Petrology for Engineering Applications
4.1.
Igneous Rocks
4.1.1.
Classification Systems
4.1.1.1.
Intrusive Rocks
4.1.1.2.
Extrusive Rocks
4.1.2.
Textures and Structures
4.1.2.1.
Crystalline Textures
4.1.2.2.
Glassy Textures
4.1.2.3.
Vesicular Structures
4.1.2.4.
Flow Structures
4.1.3.
Engineering Properties
4.1.3.1.
Strength Characteristics
4.1.3.2.
Durability
4.1.3.3.
Weathering Susceptibility
4.2.
Sedimentary Rocks
4.2.1.
Classification
4.2.1.1.
Clastic Rocks
4.2.1.2.
Chemical Rocks
4.2.1.3.
Organic Rocks
4.2.2.
Sedimentary Structures
4.2.2.1.
Bedding
4.2.2.2.
Cross-Bedding
4.2.2.3.
Ripple Marks
4.2.2.4.
Mud Cracks
4.2.3.
Diagenetic Processes
4.2.3.1.
Compaction
4.2.3.2.
Cementation
4.2.3.3.
Recrystallization
4.2.4.
Engineering Properties
4.2.4.1.
Porosity and Permeability
4.2.4.2.
Strength Anisotropy
4.2.4.3.
Weathering Behavior
4.3.
Metamorphic Rocks
4.3.1.
Types of Metamorphism
4.3.1.1.
Contact Metamorphism
4.3.1.2.
Regional Metamorphism
4.3.1.3.
Dynamic Metamorphism
4.3.2.
Common Metamorphic Rocks
4.3.2.1.
Foliated Rocks
4.3.2.2.
Non-Foliated Rocks
4.3.3.
Engineering Properties
4.3.3.1.
Foliation Effects
4.3.3.2.
Strength Characteristics
4.3.3.3.
Weathering Resistance
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