Introduction Chapter 1 Geological Process and Geological Time 1.1 The Earth 1.1.1 Crust 1.1.2 Mantle 1.1.3 Centrosphere 1.1.4 Information Statistics of the Earth Structure 1.2 Geological Process 1.2.1 Endogenic Geological Process 1.2.2 Exogenic Geological Process 1.3 Geologic Time Thinking Questions Chapter 2 Rock Forming Minerals and Rocks 2.1 Rock Forming Minerals 2.1.1 Classification of the Minerals 2.1.2 Clay Minerals 2.1.3 Morphology of Minerals 2.1.4 Physical Properties of Minerals 2.1.5 Characteristics of Common Rock Forming Minerals 2.1.6 Classification of Rocks 2.2 Sedimentary Rocks 2.2.1 Introduction 2.2.2 Texture of Sedimentary Rocks 2.2.3 Structures of Sedimentary Rocks 2.2.4 Sedimentary Rock Types 2.3 Igneous Rocks 2.3.1 Introduction 2.3.2 Volcanic Activity and Extrusive Rocks 2.3.3 Texture of Igneous Rocks 2.3.4 Structure of Igneous Rocks 2.3.5 Igneous Rock Types 2.4 Metamorphism and Metamorphic Rocks 2.4.1 Introduction 2.4.2 Metamorphic Textures and Structures 2.4.3 Metamorphic Types 2.4.4 Metamorphic Rock Types Thinking Questions Chapter 3 Rock Stratum and Structures 3.1 Attitude of Stratum 3.2 Unconformities 3.3 Folds 3.3.1 Fold Elements 3.3.2 Classification of Folds 3.3.3 Types of Fold Structures 3.3.4 Relationship between Stratum, Fold and the Stability of Tunnel 3.4 Joints 3.4.1 Concept of Joints 3.4.2 Classification of Joints 3.5 Faults 3.5.1 Concept and Elements of Faults 3.5.2 Classification of Faults 3.5.3 Active Faults 3.6 Geological Map 3.6.1 Introduction 3.6.2 Classification and Scale of Geological Map 3.6.3 Representation of Geological Structures 3.6.4 Steps of Reading Engineering Geological Map Thinking Questions Chapter 4 Weathering, River and Groundwater 4.1 Weathering 4.1.1 Mechanical Weathering 4.1.2 Chemical and Biological Weathering 4.1.3 Engineering Classification of Weathering 4.1.4 Governance of Weathering 4.2 River 4.2.1 River Erosion 4.2.2 The Work of Rivers 4.3 Groundwater 4.3.1 Vadose Water 4.3.2 Phreatic Water 4.3.3 Aquifers, Aquicludes and Aquitards 4.4 Land Subsidence 4.4.1 Reasons of Land Subsidence 4.4.2 Mechanism of Land Subsidence 4.4.3 Harm of Land Subsidence 4.4.4 Measures of Controlling Land Subsidence Thinking Questions Chapter 5 Common Geological Disasters 5.1 Landslide 5.1.1 Elements of Landslide 5.1.2 Classification of Landslide 5.1.3 Factors of Landslide 5.1.4 Treatment of Landslide 5.2 Debris Flow 5.2.1 Formation Conditions of Debris Flow 5.2.2 Classification of Debris Flow 5.2.3 Prevention and Control of Debris Flow 5.3 Karst 5.3.1 Form of Karst 5.3.2 Formation Conditions of Karst 5.3.3 Prevention and Control of Karst 5.4 Earthquake 5.4.1 Basic Concept of Earthquake 5.4.2 Types of Earthquake 5.4.3 Geographic Distribution of Earthquake around the World 5.4.4 Influence of Earthquake on Buildings Thinking Questions Chapter 6 Engineering Geological Investigation 6.1 Tasks and Information Collection during the Investigation Stage 6.1.1 Tasks of Engineering Geological Investigation 6.1.2 Contents of Engineering Geological Investigation 6.1.3 Engineering Geological Investigation Stages 6.2 Engineering Geological Mapping 6.2.1 Main Contents of Engineering Geological Mapping 6.2.2 Scope of Engineering Geological Surveying and Mapping 6.2.3 Measuring Scale of Engineering Geological Mapping 6.2.4 Engineering Geological Mapping Methods 6.3 The Application of Remote Sensing Technology in Engineering Geological Surveying and Mapping 6.3.1 The Basic Concept 6.3.2 Rationale 6.3.3 Application of Remote Sensing Technology in Geological Surveying and Mapping 6.4 Engineering Geological Exploration 6.4.1 Drilling 6.4.2 Exploratory Shaft Sinking and Trenching 6.4.3 Geophysical Prospecting 6.5 On-site Inspection and Monitoring 6.5.1 Foundation Inspection and Monitoring 6.5.2 Monitoring of Foundation Pit Engineering 6.5.3 Monitoring of Adverse Geological Process and Geological Disasters 6.5.4 Monitoring of Underground Water 6.6 Interior Work Processing of Survey Data 6.6.1 Contents of Engineering Geological Investigation Report 6.6.2 Compile of Commonly Used Chart 6.7 Geological Investigation Requirements in Airport Engineering 6.7.1 Characteristics of Engineering Geological Investigation of Airport Engineering 6.7.2 Contents of Airport Engineering Geological Investigation 6.7.3 Classification of Engineering Geological Investigation Phase of Airport Engineering 6.8 Geological Investigation Requirements in Civil Engineering 6.8.1 Industrial and Civil Engineering 6.8.2 Road Engineering 6.8.3 Underground Engineering Thinking Questions References