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Applied Engineering Geology 506

This document appears to be an exam for a third semester B.E. degree in applied engineering geology. It contains 16 questions across two parts (A and B) testing knowledge of various geological concepts and their application to civil engineering. Questions cover topics like the branches of geology, the internal structure of Earth, rock and mineral properties, sedimentary rock formation, metamorphism, faults and folds, geological considerations for dam and tunnel construction, groundwater, aquifers, and methods of groundwater exploration and recharge. Students are instructed to answer any 5 full questions by selecting at least 2 from each part.

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Applied Engineering Geology 506

This document appears to be an exam for a third semester B.E. degree in applied engineering geology. It contains 16 questions across two parts (A and B) testing knowledge of various geological concepts and their application to civil engineering. Questions cover topics like the branches of geology, the internal structure of Earth, rock and mineral properties, sedimentary rock formation, metamorphism, faults and folds, geological considerations for dam and tunnel construction, groundwater, aquifers, and methods of groundwater exploration and recharge. Students are instructed to answer any 5 full questions by selecting at least 2 from each part.

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Third Semester B.E. Degree Examination, DeoQS/Jan.

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Time: 3 hrs.

Max. Marks:100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, selecting


at leust TWO questions from each parl.
PART - A

(05 Mark$
I a. Briefly describe the various branches of geology.
(05 Marks)
b. Discuss the application of geology in the field of Civil Engineering.
c. Describe the internal structure of the earth based on the seismological evidences. (06 Marks)
(04 Marks)
d. Mention the various discontinuities occuning in the Earth's interior.
a. What is a mineral? Describe briefly the habits possessed by the minerals. (06 Marks)
b. Describe any two ol the follor.ving physical properlies of a mineral.
t08 Marks)

streak (ii) Cleavages (iii) Hardness.


Distingursh betweep any trvo of the follovring based on physical & chemical properlies.
(i) Quartz and calcite (ii) Augite afrd l{ornbilende (iii) I'yrite and chalcopyrite. (06 Marks)
Whai are sedimentary rocks? How are they formed and give their classification. (08 Mark)
(05 Markg
What is metamorphism? Mention the types of metamorphism.
(03 Markg
Descnbe vescicular and amygdaloidal stmcture.
Distingursh betrveen any one of the foilowing based on their composition and mode of
(04 Marks)
fot'tnation: (i) Basalt and I-ime stone (ii) Schist and granite.
(03 Marks)
Write short note on exfoliation.
What are ox-bolv lakes? IIow are they formed?
t04 Marks)
Describe briefly the tectonic causes of earlh quake based on the concept of plate tectonics.
(i) Colour and

c.
3 a.
b.
c.
d.
4 a.
b.
c.

(08 Marks)

d.
5 a.
b.
c.
6 a.

What is soil and soil profile? Describe the methods of soil

conservation.

PART _ I}
Distinguish between a joint and a fauit in rocks. Explain [{orst and Graben.
Write shorl note on Dip and strike.
What are folds? I-lorv are they caused? Describe recumbent and plunging folds.

(05Marks)

(07 Marks)
(05 Marks)
(08 Markg

b.

What is a dam? Discuss briefly the geological considerations in selecting a suitable site fbr
the construction of a dam.
(08 Marks)
What is sofi rock tunneling? Describe the safety measures to be taken in soft rock tunneling.

c.
d.

What is grouting? Describe the types of grouting.


Describe Hydrophilic and hydrophobic aggregates.

(06 Mark9

7 a. What is an aquifer? Describe the types of aquifers and add a note on its
b.

c.
d.

(03 Marks)
(03 Marks)

implication on

(08 Mark$
various civil engineering projects.
Describe how ground water is prospected by electrical resistivity method.
, (05 Marks)
Comment on over exploitation of ground water? Suggest suitable methods of recharging of
(04 Marks)
ground water.
(03 Marks)
l)efine perched water table and water table.

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