Textbook of Engineering Geology (English, Undefined, Kesavulu C.)

Textbook of Engineering Geology presents comprehensively a study of geology from a civil engineering perspective. The author contends that mere technical perfection cannot ensure the safety and success of large-scale civil engineering constructions, such as bridges, tunnels and dams. To achieve these, the geology of a site needs to be assessed. This book aims to fulfill such objectives.

The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of the different branches of geology. It further deals with their relevance from a civil engineering point of view. Relevant case studies have been included to highlight the practical relevance of the subject. While Stratigraphy has been given due emphasis, relevant details on ground water, earthquakes, landslides, geophysical investigations and engineering properties of rocks have been included. The book is amply supplemented with illustrations, thereby adding to the richness and lucidity of the text. This book, primarily aimed at undergraduate civil engineering students, deals with the relevance of geology for safe and successful large-scale civil engineering constructions. It may also serve as a source book for practicing civil engineers.

About the Author
N. Chenna Kesavulu was Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, College of Engineering, Hyderabad. He did his MSc (Geology) from Sri Venkateswara University , Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh and was awarded a  PhD by  IIT Bombay in 1977.

With a professional and teaching experience spanning over four decades, Professor Kesavulu is also a life member of the Indian Society of Engineering Geology.  He has several papers to his credit in journals of national repute.