The presentation aiding the lecture Fundamentals of Geology for the course CE 8392 Engineering Geology handled by Prof. Rathnavel Pon for Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

1. FUNDAMENTALS
OF GEOLOGY
A PON.RATHNAVEL PRESENTATION

2. WARM UP
A WORD FORYOUR LETTER
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3. Objective
• To understand the meaning of geology
• To comprehend the different branches of geology
• To take cognizance of applications of geology in civil engineering
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4. GEOLOGY
• Geography vs Geology
• Geology
Geo (earth) + logy (scientific study)
Geology = scientific study of the earth
• Geology is defined as a scientific study of the earth as a planet which includes
the study of origin, composition, structure, physical features, materials,
interactions and physico – chemical processes operating within the earth.
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5. BRANCHES OF GEOLOGY
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S. No. Branch Significance
1 Physical Geology Study of Structure of Earth and its various surface features
2 Historical Geology Study of origin of earth and changes in geology from past to present
3 Economic Geology Study of materials of earth that can be used for economic benefit of man
4 Petrology Study of rocks
5 Mineralogy Study of minerals
6 Geomorphology Part of Physical Geology - Study of land surface features
7 Geohydrology Part of Physical Geology - Study of water surface features
8 Meteorology Part of Physical Geology - Study of atmospheric features
9 Geochemistry Study of Chemical Composition of Earth, interaction of components and application of chemistry
10 Geophysics Study of application of physics to solve geology related issues
11 Engineering Geology Study of interaction between geology and engineering (mostly civil engineering)

6. APPLICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
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• BUILDINGS
Foundation,Tall Buildings, Massive Buildings
• INFRASTRUCTURE
Water Resources – Dams, Canals
• TRANSPORTATION
Bridges,Tunnels, Railways, Airports, Docks, Harbours
• ENVIRONMENT
Environment Impact Assessment

7. THANKYOU