1. Introduction Engineering geology is the application of geology in design, construction and performance of civil engineering works

2. Importance of engineering geology to in Civil engineering practices To recognise potential difficult ground conditions prior to detailed design and construction It helps to identify areas susceptible to failure due to geological hazards To establish design specifications To have best selection of site for engineering purposes To have best selection of engineering materials for construction

3. Geological Structures These are the modified structures formed from primary structures due to the influence of tectonic forces on it. It gives details about how inherent properties of rocks get modified, making them either suitable or unsuitable for civil engineering works. Emples are: Folds,Faults,Joints and Uncomformities