Code: 9A01505

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(Civil Engineering)

B.Tech III Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 (a) (b) (c) (d) 3 Discuss in detail main branches of geology along with their applications. Explain the physical properties, mode of occurrence and uses of: Graphite. Hematite. Magnetite and Magnesite. Define Metamorphism as applied to rocks. What are the agents of metamorphism and how do they play their role? Explain: Shear zone. Effects of faulting on out cropping strata. Active and dead faults. Write a detailed note on: Factors promoting landslides. Importance of study of ground water. Discuss in detail, the general geological requirements for the safety and stability of civil engineering constructions. Also, emphasize the importance of electrical resistivity and seismic refraction studies is civil engineering. What are dams and reservoirs? Explain the purpose of construction of major dams and reservoirs in India. What is tunnel? With the help of a well-labeled neat sketch, describe the parts of a tunnel. Max Marks: 70

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Code: 9A01505

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(Civil Engineering)

B.Tech III Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 What is meant by weathering of rocks? Explain in detail different geological agents responsible for weathering of rocks. Write a detailed note on different physical properties of minerals and state how these are useful in the accurate identification of the mineral species. Write short note on: Extrusive and Intrusive bodies. Refractive indices of minerals and Metamorphism. What is fold? Describe with the help of well labeled neat sketches, different parts of a fold. What is meant by groundwater hazard? Discuss in detail, the groundwater problems in major civil engineering works. Describe the principle and applications of the following: Seismic surveys. Magnetic surveys. Gravity surveys. Borehole surveys. Discuss the classification of dams with neat sketches. Explain the following in relation to tunneling: Importance of ground structures in ground water at the tunnel site. Problems of tunneling through different stratum. Max Marks: 70

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Code: 9A01505

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(Civil Engineering)

B.Tech III Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) (b) 2 Write notes on: Rock weathering in tunnels. Weathering and hillside stability. On the basis of silicate structure, classify silicate minerals into various groups. Explain the structure of each group in detail. Explain how the sedimentary rocks are formed. Describe the various structures present in these rocks. Define unconformities. How are they formed? Classify and describe the different types of unconformity. Explain how they are recognized in the field. How are earthquakes classified? Explain their causes. Give an account of earth quake disaster preparedness. Discuss in detail, the necessity and importance of geophysical investigations. Explain: Stability and safety of dams on inclined beds. Middle third rule and dam stability. Write a detailed note on: Tunnels in stratified rocks. Over break in tunnels. Max Marks: 70

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Code: 9A01505

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(Civil Engineering)

B.Tech III Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 3 (a) (b) (c) 4 5 (a) (b) Explain weathering process in detail. Discuss the role of atmosphere in weathering. What is mineral? Describe in detail formation of mineral deposits. Write detailed note on: Cementation. Metamorphic agents. Augen structure. What is soil profile? Describe in detail the geologic classification of soils. What are landslides? How are they caused? Explain in detail. What field investigations are employed for assessment of active slide regions? Explain in detail. What is meant by geophysics? What is the difference between general and exploration geophysics? Also explain the necessity of geophysical investigations. Write notes on: Earthquake effects on dam and reservoir. Elevation of water table and leakage problems. Describe the important geological conditions for excavating a tunnel. Discuss the problems of tunneling through: Inclined strata. Folded strata. Faulted strata. Weathered strata. Max Marks: 70

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