Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 The Relationship between Engineering Activities and Geological Environment 1.2 Definition, Objects andTasks of Engineering Geology 1.3 Engineering Geological Conditions and Problems 1.3.1 Engineering Geological Conditions 1.3.2 Engineering Geological Problems 1.4 Research Methods of Engineering Geology 1.5 Brief Description of the Development of Engineering Geology 1.6 Learning Methods and Requirements of Engineering Geology Quiz Chapter 2 Minerals and Rocks 2.1 Earth and its Spherical Structure 2.1.1 Inner Structure of Earth 2.1.2 Geological Action 2.2 Minerals 2.2.1 Classification of Minerals 2.2.2 Morphology of Minerals 2.2.3 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Minerals 2.2.4 Common Minerals and their Main Characteristics 2.2.5 Preliminary Identification of Minerals 2.3 Rocks 2.3.1 Igneous Rock 2.3.2 Sedimentary Rock 2.3.3 Metamorphic Rock 2.3.4 Comparison of Geological Characteristics of Different Rocks Quiz Chapter 3 Geological Structures 3.1 Geological Process 3.2 Geological Time and Geochronological Scale 3.2.1 Geological Time and its Determination Methods 3.2.2 Geochronological Scale 3.3 Attitude of Strata and Contact Relationships 3.3.1 Attitude of Strata 3.3.2 Determination and Expression Methods of Strata Attitude 3.3.3 Outcrop Characteristics and Contact Relationships of Strata 3.4 Geological Structure: Folds 3.4.1 Conceptions 3.4.2 Types of Folds 3.4.3 Elements of Folds 3.4.4 Classification of Folds 3.4.5 Field Identification Methods of Folds 3.4.6 Engineering Significance of Folds 3.5 Geological Structure: Fractures 3.5.1 Joints 3.5.2 Faults 3.6 Geological Map 3.6.1 Concepts and Types of Geological Map 3.6.2 Representation Methods of Geological Conditions on the Geological Map 3.6.3 Geological Section Map and Comprehensive Geological Histogram 3.6.4 Reading and Analysis of Geological Map Quiz Chapter 4 Engineering Geological Characteristics of Rock and Rock Mass 4.1 Rock and Rock Mass 4.2 Physical and Hydraulic Properties of Rock 4.2.1 Physical Properties of Rock 4.2.2 Hydraulic Properties of Rock 4.3 Mechanical Properties of Rock 4.3.1 Deformation of Rock 4.3.2 Strength of Rock 4.3.3 Main Factors Affecting Rock Mechanical Properties 4.4 Structure Types and Engineering Geological Evaluation of Rock Mass 4.4.1 Structural Plane 4.4.2 Structural Body 4.4.3 Structure Types of Rock Mass and Their Engineering Geological Characteristics Quiz Chapter 5 Classification and Engineering Geological Properties of Soils 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Origin Types and Characteristics of Soil 5.2.1 Residual Soil (Qel) 5.2.2 Deluvial Soil (Qdl) 5.2.3 Diluvial Soil (Qpl) 5.2.4 Alluvial Soil (Q~al) 5.2.5 Glacial Soil (Qgl) 5.2.6 Aeolian Soil (Qaeo) 5.3 Composition and Structure of Soil 5.3.1 Solid Phase of Soil 5.3.2 Liquid Phase of Soil 5.3.3 Gas Phase of Soil 5.3.4 Structure of Soil 5.4 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Soil 5.4.1 Three-phase Ratio Index of Soil 5.4.2 Physical State Index of Non-cohesive Soil 5.4.3 Physical State Index of Cohesive Soil 5.4.4 Mechanical Properties of Soil 5.5 Engineering Classification of Soil 5.5.1 By Accumulation Age 5.5.2 By Geological Origin 5.5.3 By Particle Size Distribution or Plasticity Index 5.5.4 By Organic Matter Content 5.6 Engineering Geological Properties of General Soil 5.6.1 Gravel Soil 5.6.2 Sandy Soil 5.6.3 Cohesive Soil Quiz Chapter 6 Groundwater and its Engineering Effects 6.1 Basic Conceptions 6.2 Physical Properties and Chemical Composition 6.2.1 Physical Properties of Groundwater 6.2.2 Chemical Composition of Groundwater 6.3 Classification of Groundwater 6.3.1 Aquifer and Aquiclude 6.3.2 Types and Characteristics of Groundwater 6.4 Flowing of Groundwater 6.4.1 Basic Laws of Groundwater Movement 6.4.2 Dewatering Problems in Foundation Pit Construction 6.5 Impacts of Groundwater on Engineering Construction 6.5.1 Land Subsidence and Collapse 6.5.2 Seepage Failure of Groundwater 6.5.3 Floating Effect 6.5.4 Inrushing of Foundation Pit 6.5.5 Water Gushing and Mud Bursting in Underground Caverns 6.5.6 Erosion of Groundwater Quiz Chapter 7 Adverse Geological Phenomena and Geodogical Problems 7.1 Earthquake 7.1.1 Basic Conceptions 7.1.2 Earthquake Destructive Effects and Seismic Fortification Measures 7.2 Landslides 7.2.1 Basic Conceptions 7.2.2 Classification of Landslides 7.2.3 Formation Conditions of Landslides 7.2.4 Developing Process of Landslides 7.2.5 Field Identification of Landslides 7.2.6 Prevention Measures and Treatments of Landslides 7.3 Dangerous Rock and Collapse 7.3.1 Basic Conceptions 7.3.2 Classification of Collapses 7.3.3 Formation Conditions of Collapse 7.3.4 Prevention Measures and Treatments of Dangerous Rock and Collapse 7.4 Mudslide 7.4.1 Basic Conceptions 7.4.2 Classification of Mudslide 7.4.3 Formation Conditions of Mudslide 7.4.4 Features of Mudslide 7.4.5 Prevention Measures and Treatments of Mudslide 7.5 Karst and Earth Cave 7.5.1 Karst 7.5.2 Earth Cave 7.5.3 Engineering Geological Problems of Karst and Earth Cave 7.5.4 Prevention Measures and Treatments of Karst and Earth Caves 7.6 Land Subsidence and Ground Collapse 7.6.1 Land Subsidence 7.6.2 Ground Collapse 7.6.3 Prevention Measures and Treatments of Ground Subsidence and Collapse Quiz Chapter 8 Engineering Geology Investigation 8.1 Grades and Stages of Engineering Geological Investigation 8.1.1 Investigation Grades 8.1.2 Investigation Stages 8.2 Methods of Engineering Geological Investigation 8.2.1 Engineering Geological Mapping 8.2.2 Exploration and Sampling 8.2.3 In-situ Testing Technology 8.2.4 Overview of Laboratory Tests 8.2.5 In-situ Inspection and Monitoring 8.3 Report of Engineering Geological Investigation Quiz References