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Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction to Engineering Geology
1.1 What Is Geology?
1.1.1 General Introduction
1.1.2 History and Development of Geology
1.2 Geologic Time
1.2.1 Relative Dating
1.2.2 Absolute Dating
1.2.3 Geologic Time Scale
1.3 Earth’s Internal Structure
1.3.1 The Crust
1.3.2 The Mantle
1.3.3 The Core
1.4 Plate Tectonics
1.4.1 Rigid Lithosphere Overlies Weak Asthenosphere
1.4.2 Earth’s Major Plates
1.4.3 Plate Movement
1.5 Engineering Geology
1.5.1 What Do Engineering Geologists Do?
1.5.2 What Do Engineering Geologists Need to Know?
1.5.3 The Role of an Engineering Geologist in a Project
Chapter 2 Minerals
2.1 Crystalline Nature
2.2 Properties of Minerals
2.2.1 Physical Properties
2.2.2 Chemical and Other Properties
2.2.3 Rock-forming Minerals
2.3 Mineral Classification
2.3.1 Native Elements
2.3.2 Oxides
2.3.3 Sulfides and Sulfates
2.3.4 Carbonates
2.3.5 Phosphates
2.3.6 Silicates
2.4 Main Minerals and Descriptions
2.5 Fundamental Requirements and Methods for Minerals
2 .
Chapter 3 Rocks
3.1 Igneous Rocks
3.1.1 Classification
3.1.2 Identification
3.1.3 Common Igneous Rocks
3.1.4 Practice
3.2 Sedimentary Rocks
3.2.1 Classification
3.2.2 Lithification
3.2.3 Identification
3.2.4 Common Sedimentary Rocks
3.2.5 Practice
3.3 Metamorphic Rocks
3.3.1 Alteration due to Metamorphism
3.3.2 Types of Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks
3.3.3 Classification Identification
3.3.4 Practice
3.4 Fundamental Requirements and Methods for Rocks
3.4.1 Aims and Requirements
3.4.2 Materials and Tools
3 .
Chapter 4 Geological Structures
4.1 Rock Deformation
4.1.1 Stress and Strain
4.1.2 Factors Affecting Rock Deformation
4.2 Folds
4.2.1 Fold Anatomy
4.2.2 Types of Folds
4.2.3 Relationships of Strata in Folds
4.3 Faults
4.3.1 Fault Anatomy
4.3.2 Type of Faults
4.3.3 Recognition of Faults
4.4 Joints
4.4.1 Definition of Joints
4.4.2 TypesofJoints
4.4.3 Description of Joints in Rock Mass
4.4.4 Joints and Rock Quality Indices
4.5 Orientation of Geological Structures and Measurement
4.5.1 Orientation
4.5.2 Instruments Used in the Field
4.5.3 Procedure of Measurement with a Compass
4.5.4 Measuring Strike and Dip
4.5.5 Measuring the Trend and Plunge of Linear Features
4.5.6 Care and Adjustment of the Brunton Compass
4.6 Fundamental Requirements and Methods for Geological Structures
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Chapter 5 Local Geology in Dalian Jinshitan
5.1 Geographic Conditions
5.1.1 Dalian Region
5.1.2 Jinshitan Scenic Area
5.2 Geology in Dalian Region
5.2.1 Liaonan System
5.2.2 Sinian System
5.2.3 Cambrian System
5.2.4 Geology in Jinshitan Scenic Area
5.3 Typical Geological Landforms
5.3.1 Daheishan Mountain Area
5.3.2 The Southern Beach
5.3.3 Lüshunkou Bay Area
Chapter 6 Field Practice
6.1 Basic Principles
6.1.1 Sedimentary Structures and Environment
6.1.2 Lithostratigraphy
6.1.3 Coast and Coastal Process
6.2 Geology in Field Routine
6.2.1 Site A: Dinosaur Garden
6.2.2 Site B: Huge Turtle Beach
6.2.3 Site C: Rose Stone Garden
6.2.4 Site D: Golden Stone Garden
6.3 Requirements and Tasks
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