The book is organized into four distinct parts, totaling 30 chapters that cover the lifecycle of geological influence on civil works. Core Focus Areas Part I: Rock & Soil Formation
Core drilling, borehole logging, and standard penetration tests (SPT). 5. Applied Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers P.C. Varghese is a specialized textbook designed to bridge the gap between geology and civil engineering, primarily for undergraduate students and practicing professionals. It is uniquely structured to be taught by civil engineering faculty, focusing on how geological factors impact the design, construction, and stability of engineering structures like dams, tunnels, and foundations. Book Overview & Specifications
For shallow foundations, Varghese emphasizes that transported soils (alluvium, glacial till) have unpredictable bearing capacity, while residual soils (weathered in place) are more uniform. The fixed diagram showing soil profiles is essential here.