Development of Engineering Geology

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What is the main reason for the development of geology as a science?

Ancient intuitive knowledge of rocks and soils

The feats of mining and civil engineering in the distant past

The exploration of excavations in rocks and soils

The need to solve engineering problems (correct)

Who are mentioned as the 'fathers' of Geology in the passage?

Geologists from the distant past

Ancient intuitive engineers

Miners and industrial revolution workers

Civil engineers in the eighteenth century (correct)

What triggered the engineers' interest in geology according to the passage?

The opportunity to view and explore excavations in rocks and soils (correct)

The intuitive knowledge of rocks and soils

The need to construct major engineering works

The industrial revolution

How did ancient man's knowledge of geology contribute to the development of the science?

By performing feats of mining and civil engineering Signup and view all the answers

What did the civil engineers working in the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

They speculated on the origin and nature of rocks Signup and view all the answers

Who were confronted with real engineering problems according to the passage?

Civil engineers in the eighteenth century Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

Geology advanced as a science, while engineering remained practical. Signup and view all the answers

How did the majority of civil engineers view geology by the end of the nineteenth century?

They knew relatively little about geology. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders in advancing geology as a science in the nineteenth century?

James Dana, Albert Heim, and Sir Archibald Geikie Signup and view all the answers

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the nineteenth and early twentieth century?

The development of soil mechanics by engineers such as Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with establishing soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?

Karl Terzaghi Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine develop?

Methods of calculating deformations of earth masses under engineering stresses Signup and view all the answers

What did James Dana, Albert Heim, and Sir Archibald Geikie contribute to geology?

Leadership in advancing geology as a science Signup and view all the answers

What characterized engineering according to the text?

It remained as an eminently practical subject Signup and view all the answers

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

Old knowledge, new theory, and experience Signup and view all the answers

Who are some of the 'fathers' of Geology mentioned in the passage?

Lewis Evans, William Smith, Pierre Cordier Signup and view all the answers

Who are some notable engineers mentioned in the text?

Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the engineers' interest in geology according to the passage?

Real engineering problems Signup and view all the answers

What did the civil engineers of the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

Speculation on the origin and nature of rocks, and the relationships between similar rocks found in different places Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient man contribute to the development of the science of geology?

Intuitive knowledge of geology, as evidenced by feats of mining and civil engineering in the distant past Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the development of geology as a science?

The practical application of subject by civil engineers Signup and view all the answers

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the eighteenth century?

The practical application of geology to real engineering problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of engineering geologists?

To provide expert assessment of geological conditions on civil engineering sites. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)?

To provide a professional association for engineering geologists in the United States and internationally. Signup and view all the answers

When was engineering geology first taught at postgraduate level in Imperial College, London?

1957 Signup and view all the answers

When was the International Association of Engineering Geology (IAEG) formed?

1967 Signup and view all the answers

How did civil engineers view geology by the end of the nineteenth century?

The majority of civil engineers knew relatively little about geology. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the publication 'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925?

It brought together old knowledge, added new theory and experience, and established soil mechanics as a discipline within civil engineering. Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the need for expert assessment of geological conditions on civil engineering sites?

Failures of engineering works such as the Austin Dam in Texas in 1900 and the St. Francis Dam in California in 1928. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the leaders in advancing geology as a science in the nineteenth century?

James Dana in America, Albert Heim in Switzerland, and Sir Archibald Geikie in Britain. Signup and view all the answers

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the nineteenth and early twentieth century?

The development of soil mechanics by engineers such as Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine. Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

Civil engineers knew relatively little about geology, and very few geologists were concerned about its engineering applications. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized engineering according to the text?

Engineering was characterized by practical canal and railway construction carried out by the 'navvy', and it remained as an eminently practical subject. Signup and view all the answers

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

Soil mechanics brought together old knowledge, and added new theory and experience to establish soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contribution of civil engineers in the eighteenth century to the development of geology?

Developing theories on the origin of rocks and their relationships Signup and view all the answers

Who are credited as the 'fathers' of Geology in the passage?

Lewis Evans, William Smith, and Pierre Cordier Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the interest of civil engineers in geology according to the passage?

Real engineering problems requiring knowledge of ground conditions Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the interest of civil engineers in geology in the eighteenth century?

Intrigued by what they saw during excavations in rocks and soils Signup and view all the answers

What did the civil engineers working in the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

Speculating on the origin and nature of rocks Signup and view all the answers

Who are some notable 'fathers' of Geology according to the passage?

Lewis Evans, William Smith, and Pierre Cordier Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of engineering geologists according to the passage?

To understand the fundamental importance of geological conditions in civil engineering design Signup and view all the answers

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

Old knowledge, new theory, and experience Signup and view all the answers

What characterized engineering according to the text?

A theoretical understanding driven by practical problems Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with establishing soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?

Karl Terzaghi Signup and view all the answers

What triggered the need for expert assessment of geological conditions on civil engineering sites?

The failures of engineering works like the Austin Dam and St. Francis Dam Signup and view all the answers

When was engineering geology first taught at postgraduate level in Imperial College, London?

In 1957 Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

Geology became a more-or-less respectable natural philosophy, while engineering remained practical Signup and view all the answers

What did Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine develop?

Methods of calculating the deformations of earth masses under the stresses imposed by engineering works Signup and view all the answers

'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925 brought together what according to the text?

'Erdbaumechanik' brought together old knowledge, new theory, and experience to establish soil mechanics in its own right as a discipline within civil engineering. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)?

To band together to form a professional association for practicing engineering geologists. Signup and view all the answers

Who were confronted with real engineering problems according to the passage?

Navvies involved in canal and railway construction. Signup and view all the answers

Who are some notable engineers mentioned in the text?

Robert Leggett and Charles Berkey. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main reason for the development of geology as a science?

Who are mentioned as the 'fathers' of Geology in the passage?

What triggered the engineers' interest in geology according to the passage?

How did ancient man's knowledge of geology contribute to the development of the science?

What did the civil engineers working in the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

Who were confronted with real engineering problems according to the passage?

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

How did the majority of civil engineers view geology by the end of the nineteenth century?

Who were the leaders in advancing geology as a science in the nineteenth century?

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the nineteenth and early twentieth century?

Who is credited with establishing soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?

What did Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine develop?

What did James Dana, Albert Heim, and Sir Archibald Geikie contribute to geology?

What characterized engineering according to the text?

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

Who are some of the 'fathers' of Geology mentioned in the passage?

Who are some notable engineers mentioned in the text?

What triggered the engineers' interest in geology according to the passage?

What did the civil engineers of the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

How did ancient man contribute to the development of the science of geology?

What was the main reason for the development of geology as a science?

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the eighteenth century?

What is the role of engineering geologists?

What is the main function of the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)?

When was engineering geology first taught at postgraduate level in Imperial College, London?

When was the International Association of Engineering Geology (IAEG) formed?

How did civil engineers view geology by the end of the nineteenth century?

What is the significance of the publication 'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925?

What triggered the need for expert assessment of geological conditions on civil engineering sites?

Who were the leaders in advancing geology as a science in the nineteenth century?

What bridged the widening division between geology and engineering in the nineteenth and early twentieth century?

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

What characterized engineering according to the text?

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

What is the main contribution of civil engineers in the eighteenth century to the development of geology?

Who are credited as the 'fathers' of Geology in the passage?

What triggered the interest of civil engineers in geology according to the passage?

What characterized the interest of civil engineers in geology in the eighteenth century?

What did the civil engineers working in the eighteenth century contribute to the development of geology?

Who are some notable 'fathers' of Geology according to the passage?

What was the role of engineering geologists according to the passage?

What did soil mechanics bring together according to the text?

What characterized engineering according to the text?

Who is credited with establishing soil mechanics as a discipline within the field of civil engineering?

What triggered the need for expert assessment of geological conditions on civil engineering sites?

When was engineering geology first taught at postgraduate level in Imperial College, London?

What was the status of geology and engineering in the later nineteenth century?

What did Charles Coulomb and Macquorn Rankine develop?

'Erdbaumechanik' by Karl Terzaghi in 1925 brought together what according to the text?

What is the main function of the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG)?

Who were confronted with real engineering problems according to the passage?

Who are some notable engineers mentioned in the text?

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