URBAN GEOLOGY 559 Table Standard elements of urban geological considerations for Cities of the World journal seriesa Chapter Background Geological setting Geotechnical characteristics Materials Geological constraints Historic resource extraction Seismicity of the city Environmental concerns Major engineered structures (tabulated) 10 Use of underground space 11 Summary References Illustrations (key illustrations of the geological situation of the city) Section 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 Location History of founding Geological influences affecting founding Brief on regional geology Geology of the city 2.2.1 Basement rock 2.2.2 Surficial units (soils) 2.2.3 Stratigraphic chart 3.1 General foundation related geological units 3.2 Exploration methods 3.3 Typical foundation types in use 3.4 General laboratory test methods 4.1 Traditional types and uses 4.2 Sources and extraction methods 4.3 Regulations and zoning affecting extraction 4.4 Environmental impact of extraction 5.1 Classification 5.2 Recurrence 5.3 Mitigation 6.1 History 6.2 Classification of extracted ground; mines and fluids (water, oil, gas) 6.3 Areal extent 6.4 Constraints related to extracted ground 6.5 Mitigation of extracted ground threats 7.1 Historic record 7.2 Notable events 7.3 Generalized recurrence interval 7.4 Ground motion amplification factors 7.5 Seismic design provisions in force 8.1 Water supply 8.2 Wastewater treatment 8.3 Waste management (solid, special, and hazardous) 8.4 Remediation of uncontrolled wastes 8.5 Wetlands factor Detail as appropriate 11.1 Conclusions 11.2 Predictions for the future As appropriate Frontispiece (color oblique emphasizing major geological features) Index map General geological planimetric map Stratigraphic column Geotechnical cross section Seismicity plot Optional photographs a Content and format recommendations of the Association of Engineering Geologists for papers submitted for publication in the series dealing with continuing development of the world’s cities Papers are published in the Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Journal affect the stability of basement excavations and the integrity of surrounding buildings and other structures These aspects of engineering geology require the geological team to interface with urban historians, archaeologists, architects, urban planners, insurers, financiers, and others related to the design and construction processes (Tables and 3) Role of the Engineering Geologist Geological information is critical to the siting, design, and construction of all engineered works This is particularly important in the urban environment, where all physical aspects of construction are compounded in their effects by mandates in scheduling