Importance of geology in civil engineering.
1. It provides a systematic knowledge of construction materials, their structure and properties.
2. The knowledge of erosion, Transportation and deposition by surface water helps in soil conservation, river control, coastal and harbor works.
3. The knowledge about the nature of the rocks is very necessary in tunneling construction roads & in determining the stability of cuts & slopes.
4. The foundation problems of dams. Bridges and buildings are directly related with geology of the area where they are.
5. The knowledge of ground water is necessary in connection with excavation works, water supply, irrigation and many other purposes.
6. Geological maps §ions helos considerably in planning many engineering projects.
7. If the geological features like faults, joints, beds, folds, solution channel are found they have to be suitably treated. Hence the stability of the structure is greatly increased.
8. Pre-geological survey of the area concerned reduces the cost of engineering works.