Sayfa 277V. Tools of the Engineering Geologist in Managing Risk
A. Engineering Geological Models
Engineering geologists employ models to help them understand the ground, the processes…
A sequence of three types of model is usually employed in engineering geology:…
4. Conceptual Model: Based on readily available geological information, such as information…
5. Observational Model: Based on the interpretation of geological and engineering…
6. Analytical Model: Based on the conceptual and observational models and formulated…
A formal definition of the three types of models is presented in the report by Commission…
In our experience, the conceptual model is the most important of the three models…
Figure 2 is an example of a simple conceptual geological model – it illustrates and…