Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) 2008 M.Sc Applied Geology Geophysical exploration and Engineering geology - Question Paper
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2008 - 2009 M.Sc. (Ill SEMESTER) EXAMINATION APPLIED GEOLOGY GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION & ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
GLM - 9002 Maximum Marks: 70 Duration: Two Hours
Answer all the questions.
(i) Give a detailed account of seismic refraction survey and its application to determine the depth to bed rock. (10)
(ii) Discuses the limitation of seismic refraction survey. (8)
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Write short notes on the following: (9+9)
(i) Radioactive borehole logging.
(ii) Self Potential log and its application in geology.
Briefly describe various stages of geotechnical investigations for geo-engineering projects. (17)
What are Atterberg limits? Briefly describe the method of determination of liquid limit of soil by Casagrande LL apparatus. (18)
OR
Write short notes on the following: (9+9)
(a) Thixotropic clay v'
(b) Liquefaction of soil.
With the help of neat sketches, show the different forces that act on a dam. Discuss the importance of study of geological structures for dam site selection.
(17)
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