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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications; 1995; v. 10; p. 3-29;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.ENG.1995.010.01.01
© 1995 Geological Society of London

Section 1: Introduction

The significance of engineering geology to construction

F.G. Bell1, J. C. Cripps2 & M. G. Culshaw3

1 Department of Geology and Applied Geology, University of Natal, King George V Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa
2 Department of Earth Sciences, University of Sheffield, Dainton Building, Brookhill, Sheffield, S3 7HF, UK
3 Engineering Geology and Geophysics Group, British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, NG12 5GG, UK

The paper discusses the important contribution that engineering geology makes to the construction processes of excavation and the forming of foundations. The contribution to the construction of highways is described. In particular, the influence of geology on cut slope stability, soft and hard ground excavation (including tunnelling), bearing capacity, settlement, subsidence and the choice of foundation type are all considered. Particular problems associated with the use of fills and wastematerials are also mentioned. The importance of adequate site investigation is stressed.