10 Best Books on Applied Engineering Geology

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Applied Engineering Geology, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Applied Engineering Geology Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Applied Engineering Geology below.

 
1."A Textbook of Applied Engineering Geology" by M T Maruthesha Reddy
“A Textbook of Applied Engineering Geology” Book Review: This book is based on the author’s teaching experience. It is written in simple and student-friendly language. It contains different diagrams throughout to illustrate the subject thoroughly. It provides important questions from the student’s point of view at the end of each chapter. The book is very useful for civil engineering, transportation engineering and mining engineering students.

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2."Engineering Geology: Principles and Practice" by David George Price and Michael de Freitas
“Engineering Geology: Principles and Practice” Book Review: This book is essential for engineering geology as it uses geology to identify potential problems. It teaches how to investigate these conditions and create an engineering response that can help reduce or even eliminate the problems.

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3."Practical Engineering Geology (Applied Geotechnics)" by Steve Hencher
“Practical Engineering Geology (Applied Geotechnics)” Book Review: This book provides a complete introduction to the way that projects are managed, designed and constructed. It explains the different ways that the engineering geologist can contribute to cost-effective and safe project achievement. It highlights the need for a holistic view of geological materials, from soil to rock, and of geological history. The book illustrates the concepts of geology for engineering and ground modelling, site investigation and testing of geological materials. It is designed for engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers. It is also useful for MSc level students of engineering geology and other geotechnical subjects.

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4."Applied Engineering Geology Practicals" by M T Maruthesha Reddy
“Applied Engineering Geology Practicals” Book Review: This book completely covers the syllabus of IV semester B.E Civil/Transportation engineering of VTU. It illustrates both the theoretical and practical concepts of engineering geology. It contains model question paper and Viva-voce questions with answers. The book is also useful for Engineers, Mineralogists and others as a reference book.

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5."Geology Applied to Engineering" by Terry R West
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6."Geological Engineering" by Luis Gonzalez de Vallejo and Mercedes Ferrer
“Geological Engineering” Book Review: This book is based on the geological setting of the environment. It also deals with integrating geological conditions into engineering design and provides engineering solutions. This contains many illustrations and working examples. It covers fundamental topics like soil mechanics and rock mechanics. It also covers methods for site investigations and rock mass characterization. Applications of foundations, slope stability, tunneling, dams and reservoirs are also discussed. Various geohazards like landslides, earthquakes, etc., are explained in brief.

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7."Engineering Geology" by Subinoy Gangopadhyay
“Engineering Geology” Book Review: The book contains information about the basic geological aspects related to rocks and minerals. It also contains soil formation and soil classification and underground water. Topics like aerial photo study and remote sensing are also discussed. In addition, topics such as soil and rock mechanics, methods of site investigation for civil engineering projects are discussed in detail. The book also covers stone terrains in relation to reservoir projects.

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8."Principles of Engineering Geology" by Krynine D H and Judd W R
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9."Geology in Engineering" by Schultz J R and Cleaves A B
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10."Foundations of Engineering Geology" by Tony Waltham
“Foundations of Engineering Geology” Book Review: The book provides a thorough examination of the field and its significance to civil engineers. It covers bedrock geology and surface geology processes and sediments in detail. The book includes relevant methods of ground investigation. Some important biohazards are also described. It levels up the understanding of the reader of this subject. The book includes 40 topics. These topics are described using text, diagrams, photographs and tables. This book can be used by students and practitioners in the field of civil engineering.

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