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Introduction and Physical Geology

Mineralogy and Petrology Streak Cleavage Hardness Habit Specific Gravity Rock Forming Minerals Megascopic Identification of Primary and Secondary Minerals Physical Properties of Quartz Feldspar Group Mica Group Carbonate group Physical properties of Gypsum Asbestos Kaolin Study of Common Ore Minerals Igneous Petrology - Mode of formation Igneous Rocks Texture and Structure Form of Igneous Rocks Structures in Igneous Rocks Forms of Igneous Rocks Concordant Bodies Classification of Igneous Rocks Classification on the Basis of Mode of Origin Study of Commonly Occurring Igneous Rocks Engineering Aspects of Granite and Basalt Sedimentary Petrology - Mode of Formation Textures Characteristics of Shallow Water Deposits Classification of Sedimentary Rocks Study of Sedimentary Rock & Application Metamorphic Petrology - Mode of formation Agents and Types of Metamorphism  Structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks Classification and Study of Commonly Occurring Metamorphic Rocks
Structural Geology and Stratigraphy Inliers and Outliers Fold Terminology Classification on the Basis of Position of Axial Plane Parts of a Fold and Terminology Classification of folds Symmetrical fold Plunging or Pitching Fold Overturned fold or Over fold Open and Close Folds Anticlinorium Criteria for recognition of folds in field and Engineering Consideration Fault: Terminology, Classification on the Basis of Movement of Faulted Block  Classification of Faults Classification II: on the Basis of Relationship Between the Strike of Fault and the Attitude of Strata Classification III: on the Basis of Degree of Dip Classification V On the basis of forces responsible for the formation of faults Criteria for Recognition of Faults in the Field Effect on Outcrops and Engineering Consideration Joints and Unconformity Description of Common Joints Engineering Considerations Unconformity Types of Unconformity Recognition of Unconformities Three Point Problems to Determine Attitude of the Strata Geological Maps and Their Application for Civil Engineering Works General Principles of Stratigraphy Geological Time Scale  Physiographic Divisions of India and their Characteristics Stratigraphy of Deccan Volcanic Province  ​​​​​​Petrology
Geological Site Characterization of Dam Requirments for Dam Site Structural Features of Rocks at Dam Sites Dam Alignment in Dipping Beds Dams on Folds Dams on Faulted & Jointed Rocks ​​​​​​​Electrical Resistivity and Seismic Method of Geological Investigation The Wenner & Schlumberger Configuration Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) Seismic Method Design of Rock Quality for Dams and tunnels
Geological Site Characterization of Tunnels When rocks are steeply inclined (Dip angle above 45 Tunnels in fault zone ​​​​​​​Outline of Geological Survey for Tunnels Geomechanical Classification (RMR) and its Application Rock Mass classes determined from Total Ratings Sources Zones Water Table Unconfined Confined and Preached Water Tables Factors Controlling Water Bearing Capacity of Rocks Specific Yield (Effective Porosity) Transmissibility (T) Different Types of Rocks as a Source of Groundwater Sedimentary / Stratified Rocks Cone of Depression and Its Uses in Civil Engineering
Geological Disasters and Control Measures Classification of Landslides Causes of Landslides ​​​​​​​Remedial Measures Landslides in Deccan Region Volcano- Central type and Fissure types Products of Volcano Earthquake - Terminology Earthquake Waves Construction and Working of Seismograph Earthquake Zones of India, Elastic Rebound Theory ​​​​​​​Preventive Measures for Structures Constructed in Earthquake Prone Areas

Introduction and Physical Geology

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Geology is the branch of an earth science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change. Geology can also refer generally to the study of the solid features of any celestial body. It also deals with the evolution, modification and extinction of various surface and subsurface features of earth.

The study of earth science with its application in civil engineering is called as Engineering Geology. This is a new field of applied science that has developed due to interaction between the civil engineering practice and geological science. Engineering geology is the application of the geological sciences to engineering study for the purpose of assuring that the geological factors regarding the location, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering works are recognized and accounted for. Engineering geologists provide geological and geotechnical recommendations, analysis, and design associated with human development and various types of structures. The realm of the engineering geologist is essentially in the area of earth-structure interactions, or investigation of how the earth or earth processes impact human made structures and human activities.

One of the most important roles as an engineering geologist is the interpretation of landforms and earth processes to identify potential geologic and related man-made hazards that may have a great impact on civil structures and human development. The background in geology provides the engineering geologist with an understanding of how the earth works, which is crucial minimizing earth related hazards.

Different Branches of Geology

The following are the branches of geology:

  • Physical Geology

  • Mineralogy

  • Petrology

  • Geomorphology

  • Historical Geology

  • Economic Geology

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