Scope of Engineering Geology
Def. This deals with the application of geological knowledge in the field of civil engineering, for excavation of safe, stable and economic constructions like dams, bridges and tunnels, etc.
Scope: Construction Industry Multistory Buildings Foundation and superstructure of building Material for foundation Material for superstructure Geology below the structure (rock/soil)
Scope: Urbanization and Planning Topography of the area Hydrogeology of the area Accessibility and connectivity to the area Town / Industry planning Drainage system
Scope: Road Construction Construction of Road / Railway tract without disturbing surrounding. Material for road construction
Scope: Site selection Site for Dam, type of dam Site for Bridge, type of bridge Tunnel alignment and lining Site for Reservoir
Scope: Excavation of raw material For dam construction Limestone and Cement Industry Section of Building material based on availability.
Petroleum Geology8 Principle aspect Principle aspect Mineral and energy resource Exploration Solving environmental problems Predicting natural disasters Sub-Divisions of Geology
Find Rock Type ? India Gate – ? Gate Way of India- ? Red Fort- ? Tajmahal- ? Raigad Fort- ? Ajanta-Ellora Caves and Engineering Geology- ? Jaisalmer Fort- ? Jaipur Fort- ?
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