2. Engineering Geology and Seismology
Lecture#1
CE-312
Engineering Geology and Seismology
Instructor:
Dr Amjad Naseer
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

3. Outlines of the Presentation
Overview of Course Outline
Introduction to Engineering Geology
Introduction to Engineering Seismology

4. Course Outline Engineering Geology:
Importance of Geology in Civil Engineering
Origin of Earth and Interior of Earth
Properties and Identification of Minerals
Classification of Rock 4

5. Course Outline Engineering Geology: Formation of Rock
Weathering and Erosion
Geological Structures:
Folds, Joints, Faults Fissures
Durability of Rock 5

6. Course Outline Geological Materials used in Civil Engineering
Stability of rock and soil: Land slides
Geological investigation in engineering construction: Tunnels, dams and bridges 6

7. Course Outline Engineering Seismology
Importance of seismology in civil engineering practice
Continental drift, plate tectonic and elastic rebound theory
Types of Seismic waves
Earthquakes: Causes and effects
Intensity and magnitude scale 7

8. Course Outline Engineering Seismology
Earthquake observation: Seismograph and accelerograph
Characteristics of Strong Motion: Amplitude, Duration and Frequency 8

9. Course Outline Engineering Seismology Seismic Hazard
Local site Effects
Seismic risk: Vulnerability, Exposure and Hazard 9

10. What is Engineering Geology?
Engineering geology is the application of geological data, techniques and principles to the study of rock and soil surficial materials, and ground water. This is essential for the proper location, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of engineering structures. 10

11. What is Engineering Seismology?
Seismology is study of the generation, propagation and recording of the elastic waves and the source that produce them. 11

12. Recommended Books Earthquakes by Bruce A. Bolt
Geology: General and Engineering by K.M. Bangar 12