Sathyabama University 2008 B.E Civil Engineering Engineering Geology - Question Paper
SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Course & Branch: B.E - CIVIL (Part Time)
Title of the paper: Engineering Geology
Semester: III Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 620PT304 (2007 JAN) Time: 3 Hours
Date: 29-04-2008 Session: FN
PART A (10 x 2 = 20)
Answer All the Questions
1. What are loess soils and state their characteristics?
2. What is meant by hydrolysis?
3. Enlist any four alkali reactive minerals.
4. Define cleavage.
5. Distinguish between acidic and basic igneous rocks.
6. Name any four foliated metamorphic rocks.
7. Differentiate between open and closed folds.
8. Define unconformity.
9. What is meant by liquefaction?
10. Differentiate between magnitude and intensity of earthquake.
PART B (5 x 12 = 60)
Answer All the Questions
11. Write about different types of weathering and weathered products and their significance in civil engineering projects.
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12. Explain the geological work of wind and also the importance of Aeolian deposits in the field of civil engineering,
13. Discuss in detail various physical properties of mineral with at least two examples.
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14. How are minerals classified and write about the significance of minerals in field of geotechnical engineering,
15. Write about textures and structures present in metamorphic rocks and their significance in the construction.
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16. Explain with suitable examples the significance of petrology in the field of concrete technology.
17. Describe the different types of folds with neat sketches and state their importance in civil engineering.
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18. Define unconformities and write about different types of unconformities and state their significance.
19. Write about the various aspects of geology to be considered in the selection of site for construction of dams.
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20. Explain the significance of structural features associates with subsurface geological formations in the constructions of tunnels.
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