introduction geology

1. ‫الرحيم‬ ‫الرحمن‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫بسم‬
Alzaiem Alazhari University
Faculty of engineering
Civil Engineering Department
Engineering Geology

2. Course Description
Definition of engineering geology, its importance, objectives and fields,
physical and engineering properties of soil and rocks, geological factors
affecting engineering Structures and laboratory and field works at
construction site.
Engineering problems associated with soil and rocks, their causes and
treatment, geological and topographic maps and their uses in
engineering projects, report writing and investigation methods used in
engineering applications.

3. Learning outcomes
Student by the end of this course should be able to :
1. Understand engineering geology, its importance, objectives and
various fields of work.
2. Study the physical and engineering properties of rocks and soil and
their importance in engineering applications.
3. Identify the engineering problems of soil and rocks and ways to
treat them when constructing engineering facilities.
4. Using different geological methods in preparing studies, surveys
and writing reports in the field of Engineering geology.
5. Studying engineering geological maps, their importance, drawing
and how to use them.

4. Course Content
1. Introduction
2. Physical Geology
Geology in civil engineering, structure of earth and composition, ground water and sea,
weathering of rocks , plate tectonic
3. Mineralogy
Physical properties of minerals, quartz group, calcite, Gypsum and clay
4. Petrology
Classification of rocks, distinction between ingenious, sedimentary and metamorphic
rocks, uses of granite , sandstone, marble
5. Structural Geology and geophysical methods
Geological maps, attitude of beds, faults and joints, Seismic and electrical methods for
subsurface investigation.
6. Application of geological investigation
Remote sensing applications, Hydrological investigation and mining, Landslide
investigation, Coastal protection structures

5. References
Engineering Geology By F. G. Bell Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers

6. Assessment method
• Written exam 70%
• Test / Quiz 15%
• Tutorial Assignment 15%

7. Introduction
• Engineering Geology, is related to two main sections:
• Geology and engineering .
The term Geology is a Latin word made up of two syllables: Geo,
meaning earth, and logy, meaning science .
The Earth, Geology (Earth science): It is a science concerned with the
study of the Earth, its origin, development, and its components And its
physical and chemical properties and their relationship to each other
and the forces acting on it.

8. Objectives of Engineering Geology:
1. Studying and examining soil and rocks, and conducting laboratory
and field experiments to assess the geological nature.
2. Providing geological consultation in engineering sites such as road
projects, tunnels, dams and slopes Beach protection, etc.
3. Contribute to solving engineering and environmental problems
resulting from or accompanying the establishment of engineering
projects.

9. Methods used to collect geological information
• Field geological and topographic maps of the different geological
formations and structures.
• Using aerial and satellite images and various remote sensing techniques.
• Taking surface and subsurface samples, drilling wells and various borehole
techniques.
• Using various laboratory and field tests to study the properties and
specifications of soil and rocks.
• Using different geophysical and geochemical investigation methods.
• Writing reports, giving recommendations, identifying risks and safety
measures required in engineering sites.

12. Geology and civil engineering