Engineering Geology
Engineering Geology
05 TRIBHUVAN UN]VERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERTNG Full Marks
1. engineering.
Define engineering geology and discuss the importance in civil Il+21
3. what is Mohs scale of Hardness? Describe the symmetry of crystal in detail. ll+21
4. a) How do you differentiate Igneous rock and Sedimentary rocks in the field? t4l
b) Write down the physical and engineering properties of Marble, Slate and amphibolite. t6l
5. a) Define fault with neat diagram and discuss its importance in civil engineering. t4l
b) What is unconformrty? Why unconformity is important in geological structure in civil
engineering. t4l
6. a) What are geological agents? Describe the erosional landform developed by glaciers. 12+41
b) Differentiate between Conglomerate and Agglomerate' 121
7. Mention the geomorphic sub-division of Nepal Himalaya and describe lesser Himalaya in r i -l
detail. Lztrl
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03 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSIry Exam.
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FullMarks 4A
1. Describe the scope and objective of engineering geology in the field of civil engineering. tzl
2. What do you mean by Plate Tectonics? Differentiate between transform and divergent
plate boundary. 12+21
l. Define engineering geology as per IAEG. Describe scope of petrology and structural
geology in the field of civil engineering in brief. u.5+1.51
2. Describe internal stnrcture of the earth with suitable diagram. What are the basis of the
study of intemal structures? [2+1]
J. How do you classi$ minerals? Describe Isometric system with symmetry elements. [.5+1.5]
4. a) Define and describe texture of sedimentary rocks. Describe rock cleavage. t3l
b) What are the basis of rock identification in the field? t3l
c) Describe physical and engineering properties of Limestone, phyllite and Granite. t3l
5. a) How is rock deformed? Describe type and stage deformation of rock. 13l
b) How do you classify Joint? t3l
c) What is relationship between strike and dip? How do you calculate apparent dip
amount from measured true dip amount? t3I
6. a) Desuibe landform developed by erosion and deposition by running water and glacier. t5l
h) What is volcanism? Describe chemical weathering. t3I
7. a) Describe physiographic division of Nepal Himalaya. t3l
b) Describe classification of Terai zone with lithology. tzl
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03 TRIBHUVAN LINIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Examination Control Division
2073 Shrawan
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Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt All questions.
Thefigures in the margin indicate Full Marks.
Assume suitable data if necessory.
03 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING
Bxamination Control Division
2872 Chaitrn
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04 TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Exam. l{cgul:r r
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING LeVel BE Full Marks 40
Examination Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks t6
2069 Chaitra Year / Part lUl Time l%ttrs.
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i, Subiect: - Geology | (cEsos)
r' Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
{ Atternpt All questions.
' r' AA questions carry equal marks.
y' Assume suitable data if necessary.
l. What are the importances and objectives of engineering geology course in civil
engineering? [+1]
2. Mention any three evidences of plate tectonics. I21
3. Define mofr's scale of hardness. Describeprystal symmetry. [1.5+1.5]
4. a) Describe rock cleavage. Write down the physical and engineering properties of
limestone, phyllite and granite. [2+31
b) Write down the formation process of metamorphic rock. Describe texture of igneous
rock. t5I
5. a) Describe about attitude of rock. What are the differences between true and apparent
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dip? 12+21
b) What is joint? Point out engineering significance _ofjoint andfault. [2+41
I 6. What is volcano? Briefly describe about location and types of vblcano. [1+3]
7. Desqibe different lan*fsrms produeed by river. t4I
8. What are physiographic divisions of Nepal Himalaya. Describe the lithology of
Tibetan-Tethys zone. [3+2]
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04 TRIBHUVAN I"JNIVERSITY Exam. Rcgular
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FulI Marlcs 40
./ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own w-ords as far as practicable.
t. Attempt 4ll questions. .
1. lvleniion the different branches of engineering geology. Write in brief the intemal
structure of earth. [t+3]
2. What are the physical and optical properties of minerals? t4I
3. What are the engineering significance of three rock classes? t4]
4. Explain fault, fold and joint. Define the attitude of geological structure L3+27
5. Write short note.s on: i) Conglomerate (ii) Shaie (iii) Slate (iv) Marble (v) Granite . [lx5]
6. Write short note on primary and secondary structur'es of geology. t5]
7. Mention different geological agents and explain the geological cycle. t4l
8. Define weathering and erosion. Write short notes on volcanism t4]
9, What are the tectonic division of Nepal? Explain the geology of lesser Himalaya zone, ts]
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'/ Candidates are required tg grve their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Attempt Alt questions.
'/ Thefigures in the margin indicate Futl Marks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.
l. What is the importance of Geologf What are different branches of geologf [+l]
2. surface?
Define plate tectonics? Define features of the earth [+1]
3. What are the physical properties of minerals? l2l
4. What is the stage of deformation? Describe types of unconfoimity. Mention any two civil
engineering significance of marble. U.5+1.5+11
5. Define attitude of bedrock. determine the strike direction of bedding plane of Limestone
bedrock, which dips towards N31"W. [l+4]
6. a) Mention the differenee between weathering and erosion? What are the different
geological agents? : 12+21
b) What are different volcanic materials?. What are the basis on which volcanoes are
classified? l2+2)
7. q) How do you differentiate fault and joint? How is sedimentary rock formed? l2+2)
b) DeScribe the texture of sedimentary rocks. t4l
8. Write short notes on: (any three) . , [3x3]
a) Geology Terai Zone
b) Forms of Igneous Rock
c) Crust
d) Main Frontal Thrust
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3. a) Define fold and fault. Describe parameters of rock mass. rating systdni ih brief. ' ' U+1+6]
b) Define mass movement. Describe preventive measures from landslide. Point out
engineering classification of rock mass. t3+3+2]
4. a) Define rivei charurel molphology. Describe engineering significance of rneandering
river channel. [3+5]
q) Describe methods of surface site investigation. Mention importance of engineering
geological map. 16+21
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. 02 TRIBHWAN I.JNIVERSITY Exam. Back
INSTMUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
Z. a) Define minerals. Describe different types of crystal systems with illustrations. 12+61
b) What are different types of rocks? Describe rock cycle with diagram. Describe the
physical properties oimajor sedimentary rocks in Nepal Hiamalaya. [2+6]
b) How does water flow under the ground? Describe Darcy's law and
its applicability' [3+5]
c) Attitude ofBedrock
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d) Quartzite
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02 TRIBHWANUNWERSITY Exam. Resular/Back
INSTITUIE OF ENGINEERING Level BE FulI Marks 80
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SubjeciiEngineenng-Geology-
'/ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicabie.
'/ Attempt any ru.questions.
,/ Thefigures in the margin indicate FulI Marks.
/ Assume suitable data tf necessary.
1. a) Define Engineering Geology in the statutes of IAEG. Describe its scope in the fieid of
civii engineering. [3-5]
b) Describe different tenninologies of earthquake with necessary diagram. Describe the
points that should be taken into consideration for the consfruction of civil engineering
L4-4)
2. a) Explain different crystal systems with diagram. Mention two points to clarify why
q)afiz is the most resistant mineral. Mention the properties of feldspar and mica goup
of minerals [3+2+3i
b) What is rock cycle? Fiow does it represent the sequences of formation of different
rock types? Describe the texture of igneous rock. [1+3+4]
a) Describe different components to express the orientation of rock bed. Differentiate
between true.dip ana apparent dip with suitable diagram. 14+41
5. a) Describe Geology in Nepal with neat sketch indicating different types of tectonic
boundaries. Explain the engineering related problems at such birundaries. 18]
.b) Define RMR system of rock mass classifrcation. Describe different parameters of
RMR system. l2=5)
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6. a) Point A is 800N of point B and point C is 600m east of Point B. The altitudes of A, B,
and C are 600m, 200m and 500m respectively. Find the attitudes (strike, dip direction
and dip amount) of the bed rock whose bedding plane passes through these points. t8l
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'b) Describe various methods of site investigation for road construction. Discuss in brief
the relation between hill slope and orientation of d,iscontinuities to investigate the
slope stability condition. [5:3]
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06 TRIBHUVANI.JNIVERSITY Exam. Regular / Back
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level BE Full Marks 80
{ Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
/ Auempt any zu.questions.
t Thertgures in the margin indicate Full Mprks.
/ Assume suitable data if necessary.
2. at Defines crystal. Describe different crystal systems with examples. What are the
symmetry elements of crystal? (l+4+3)
3. ?.t Define rock and rock cycle. Describe the texture of igneous rock. Describe
engineering importance of three rock types in brief. (1+1+3+3)
b, Define fold, fault, joint and thrust. Describe engineering significance of each
of the above mentioned geological structure in tunneling. (4t4)
4. a.' Describe method of site investigation in different phases. How fault influehces
in the site selection criteria? Describe geological investigation of dam and
reservoir. (3+2+3)
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b. Differentiate between : (any
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING Level B.E. FuII Marks m
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Examination Control Division Programme BCE PassMarks 32
2062 Baishakh Year / Part tr/r Time 3 hrs.
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3. a) Define landslide and meution its various parts with illustration. Describe different
tlpes of preventive measures to stabilize the landslide which occurs in the soil mass. [1+3+4]
b) Describe various types of morphological features developed by river channels. Define
hydrological cycle, penneability, porosity, aquifer, aquiclude. [2+6]
4. a) Describe tectonic divisious of Nepal with neat sketch. lndicate tentative location.of
the tectonic boundaries such as HFT, MBT and MCT. Explain problems related'to
engineering that can exist in such boundaries t8]
b) Describe the methods of surface and sub-sruface investigations for the selection of a
suitable site to construct civil eugineering stnrctures. ' t8]
5. a) Define true dip and apparent dip. Describe with illustration why it is important to
consider apparent dip to draw cross-section when the line of cross-section is not
perpendicular to the strike line. [1.5+1.5+5]
b) Point A is 800m N of Point B and Point C is 400m west of Point B. The altitudes of
A, B and C are 500m, 100m and 300m respectively. Find the attitudes (strike, dip
direction and dip amorrrt) of the bed rock whose bedding plane passes through these
points. t8I
6. a) Write short notes on (any foru): [ax2l
r) Moh's Hardness Scale ii) Ox-bow Lake
iii) Folded Mountains iv) Factor of Safety
v) Friction Angle i) Weathering Profile
b) Differentiate between (any four): lax2)
i) Confined and Unconfined Aquifer ii) Gabbro and Basalt
iii) Body Wave and Surface Wave iv) Hardness and Stength
v) Coloru and Streak of Mineral
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.]RIBHI.IVANUNNGRSIIY
06i2.6 Exam.
INSTIIUTE OF ENGIMERING Level B.E. Full Marks 80
y') Descrbe the methods of surface and sub-surface investigations for the site selection to
-./ constuct civil stnrcturss. t8]
6. a)rDefine topogrephic map, ae,rial photograph and eirgineering geological map. Explain
J he importance of engineering geologicalmap for site investigation to consEuct civil
/$uctures. [3+5]
u,{ fgint A is 600m North of Point B and Point C is 300nr East of Point B. The ahiturles
direction,and dip amount) of the bed rock whose bedding plane is passing through
these points. t8l
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l. a) Dcfinc argrinccring geologr and lig out major objectives of thc eqgineertqg
gcological invecigabn for a hill-roapproject [2+6]
b) Draw e neat cros-scctirn of thc intcriqr of thc carth and mcntion thc conposition
dcrsity and tcmpcraune variarion within hc carth. Lbt out thc cffccts of thc
carthquakc. ' t3+2r.3]
2. a) Dcscrbc thc gco-bgy of Nepal witr. a ncat skctch urd mcntbn thc cngrnccring
significancc of thi HFT, L,IBT and MCT. [3+2+3)
b) Lbt out trc crystal s1,rnmctry with o<amplcs Dcfinc rock forming mincrals Dcgcribc
tlrc fcldspar group of minerals and list out thc crEinering significancc of quartz [2+l+3+2J
t: 3. a) Classify the rocks and descrfuc thc cnginecring significance of the rock classcs. [5+3]
I b) How sdimcnnry andmetamorphic rocks irc formcd? [4+4J
4. t) \Vhat arc foHs? How thc fol& arc rccognizcd in thc fr,ld? List out thc inllucncc of
foldcd Erucurcs in civil cnginccrihgpracticc. [l+3+1J
bl Writc hc gcnctic chssification of fsults. Lig out thc physioEaphic cvidcnccs to
rccognbc thc.fauts in thc ficld.'Why ttre documcntation of fauhs is csscrltial in *re
civil cnginccri"g prr"ti".? [3+2+3]
5. a) Dcscrbc thc plancs of discontinuity in rock mosscs and writc bricf notcs on Q and
RMRsyncm of angincaingclassifrcation of rockmasscs. l?+3+3)
b) List oul thc qpcs of mass moycmsnt. What arc thc faclors affccting thc siope
srbility? Menriontbcprcvantivcmcasrcs'of the landslidcs. [3+3+21
6. a) Dcscrbc thc morphology of rivcr channcl snd dcfinc porosity, pcrmcability, aquifcr,
aquiclrdc and pizcomctic lcvcls ,. t3+l+l+]+l+lJ
b) Lisr out thc comphtc dircct erd indirect mcthods of thc site investieation for largc
datr inthcmiddlcmormtainrangcofNcpal t6]
7. Diffcrcntiatc bctwecn any four of ttre following: [axa]
a) ALiudc and aeiurdc
b) Petrification and mctamorphim
n.aaing and foliatisr ' ,'
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d) Fault FuSc, fault breccia and mylonite
v) Rotary drilling andpcrcussion driltring , I
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