Chapter 1 The Earth and Rock Structures
1.1 Introductory case
1.2 Structure of the Earth
1.2.1 Shape of the Earth
1.2.2 Inner structure of the Earth
1.3 Geologic processes
1.3.1 Internal geologic processes
1.3.2 External geologic processes
1.4 Rock types
1.4.l Igneous rocks
1.4.2 Sedimentary rocks
1.4.3 Metamorphic rocks
1.5 Rock cycle
Chapter 2 Geologic Time and Structures
2.1 Introductory case
2.2 Geologic time
2.2.1 Relative geologic time
2.2.2 Absolute geologic time
2.2.3 Geologic time scale
2.3 Geologic structures
2.3.1 Attitude of stratum
2.3.2 Determination of stratum attitude
2.3.3 Representation of stratum attitude
2.4 Contact of the stratum
2.4.1 Nonconformity
2.4.2 Diseonformity
2.4.3 Angular unconformity
2.5 Fold structure
2.5.1 Definition of fold structure
2.5.2 Types of fold structures
2.6 Fracture structure
2.6.1 Joints
2.6.2 Faults
2.7 Geologic map
2.7.1 Contents of a geologic map
2.7.2 Method of reading a geologic map
Chapter 3 Geologic Hazards
3.1 Introductory case
3.2 Land subsidence
3.2.1 Definition of subsidence
3.2.2 Classification of subsidence
3.2.3 Subsidence due to groundwater extraction
3.2.4 Groundwater control
3.3 Landslide
3.3.1 Definition of landslide
3.3.2 Classification of landslide
3.3.3 Development of landslide
3.3.4 Causes of landslide
3.3.5 Landslide prevention and mitigation
3.4 Debris flow
3.4.1 Definition of debris flow
3.4.2 Formation conditions of debris flow
3.4.3 Development characteristics of debris flow
3.4.4 Classification of debris flow
3.4.5 Debris flow prevention and mitigation
3.5 Karst
3.5.1 Definition of karst
3.5.2 Morphological characteristics of karst
3.5.3 Formation conditions of karst
3.5.4 Engineering problems in karst area
3.6 Earthquake
3.6.1 Basic concepts of earthquake
3.6.2 Types of earthquake
3.6.3 Methods of reducing earthquake hazards
Chapter 4 Engineering Properties of Soil
4.1 Introductory case
4.2 Soil formation and structure
4.2.1 Soil formation
4.2.2 Soil structure
4.3 Physical and index properties
4.3.1 Direct measured physical properties
4.3.2 Other index properties
4.3.3 Basic relations among physical and index properties
4.4 Consistency of cohesive soil
4.4.1 Soil cohesion
4.4.2 Plasticity
4.4.3 Atterberg limits
4.5 Relative density of non-cohesive soil
4.6 Compaction characteristics of soil
4.6.1 Soil compaction tests
4.6.2 Factors affecting soil compaction
4.7 Classification of soil
4.7.1 Soil classification for engineering purpose
4.7.2 Soil classification standards in China
Chapter 5 Permeability and Seepage
5.1 Introductory case
5.2 Permeability of soil and Darcy's Law
5.2.1 Permeability of soil
5.2.2 Darcy's Law
5.2.3 Influencing factors of soil permeability
5.2.4 Permeability of layered soil
5.2.5 Method for determination of soil permeability coefficient
5.3 Basic equations of seepage and net characteristics
5.3.1 Continuity equation of flow
5.3.2 Basic equation of seepage field
5.3.3 Description of seepage field by flow net
5.4 Seepage force and seepage deformation
5.4.1 Seepage force
5.4.2 Basic form of seepage deformation
5.4.3 Determination of flowing soil and piping
5.4.4 Effective stress principle
Chapter 6 Stresses in Soil
6.1 Introductory case
6.2 Self-weight stress in the ground
6.2.1 Natural state of ground
6.2.2 Calculation of self-weight stress
6.2.3 Discussion on self-weight stress
6.3 Contact pressure under foundations
6.3.1 Distribution of contact pressure
6.3.2 Contact press
