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Lecture#1
CE-312
Engineering Geology and Seismology
Instructor:
Dr Amjad Naseer
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar
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Outlines of the Presentation
Overview of Course Outline
 Introduction to Engineering Geology
 Introduction to Engineering Seismology
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Course Outline
Engineering Geology:
3. Importance of Geology in Civil Engineering
4. Origin of Earth and Interior of Earth
5. Properties and Identification of Minerals
6. Classification of Rock
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Engineering Geology:
7. Formation of Rock
8. Weathering and Erosion
9. Geological Structures:
Folds, Joints, Faults Fissures
10. Durability of Rock
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Course Outline
11. Geological Materials used in Civil Engineering
12. Stability of rock and soil: Land slides
13. Geological investigation in engineering
construction: Tunnels, dams and bridges
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Course Outline
Engineering Seismology
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Importance of seismology in
civil engineering practice
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Continental drift, plate tectonic
and elastic rebound theory
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Types of Seismic waves
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Earthquakes: Causes and
effects
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Intensity and magnitude scale
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Course Outline
Engineering Seismology
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Earthquake observation: Seismograph and
accelerograph
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Characteristics of Strong Motion: Amplitude,
Duration and Frequency
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Course Outline
Engineering Seismology
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Seismic Hazard
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Local site Effects
10. Seismic risk: Vulnerability, Exposure and Hazard
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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.
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What is Engineering Seismology?
Seismology is study of the generation, propagation and recording
of the elastic waves and the source that produce them.
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Recommended Books
• Earthquakes by Bruce A. Bolt
• Geology: General and Engineering by K.M. Bangar
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