The place of engineering geology in urban and transport planning - A review of literature

Abstract

The input of engineering geology into various elements of urban and transport planning considered in this paper are geological and geo-technical properties of materials at the emplacement of physical structures which includes dams and other water supply facilities such as reservoirs, transportation routes, waste disposal sites, recreational facilities, housing estates, industrial estates, and shopping complexes. Application of principles and methods of geology for the purpose of civil engineering operations during planning for urbanisation and transportation structure is a necessity for the under standing of the characteristics of residual soils at the immediate sites where such operations are to be carried out. The contribution of engineering geology is mainly based on the observation made on the site nd laboratory investigations. Therefore, site investigation and laboratory analysis of residual soil samples collected from a site would yield results required to write a comprehensive report. Significance of engineering geology in urban and transport planning is a systematic approach too the organisation and administration of land uses to the convivences, comfort, and safety of people and inhabitants. Negligence of detailed engineering geological investigation programme in any area of urban and transport planning may lead to rapid and frequent failure of infrastructures in place, which eventually causes many lives and substantial economic losses.