Gujarat Technological University 2010-4th Sem B.E Electronics & Communication Engineering Engineering Geology , , - Question Paper
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.E. Sem-IV Examination June- 2010
Subject code: 140604 Subject Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Date: 22 /06 /2010 Time: 10.30 am - 01.00 pm
Total Marks: 70
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
What is geology? Explain in brief main and allied branches of geology. 07
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Define a mineral. Describe in detail hardness and cleavage as physical 07 properties of minerals.
What is crystal? Explain crystallographic axes and elements of symmetry of a 07 crystal.
Define the terms-weathering, erosion and denudation. Briefly describe the 07 mechanical weathering.
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What is an earthquake? Describe the types of earthquake waves and concepts 07 of plate tectonics.
How are rocks classified? Write an account of texture of igneous rock. 07
Explain in detail the classification of sedimentary rocks? Describe the 07 sandstone rock.
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What is metamorphism? Explain different types of metamorphisms with 07 suitable examples.
Explain geological properties of building stones and describe granite and 07 basalt as building stones.
Explain terminology of fault and fold with neat sketches. 07
Explain dip and strike, anticline and syncline with neat sketches. 07
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Give the classification of faults based on apparent movement. 07
Explain meaning of aquifer, aquifuse, aquiclude and aquitard. Describe the 07 porosity and permeability of rocks.
What is remote sensing? Explain the application of remote sensing in 07 engineering geology.
Explain geological problem of dam sites situated on rocks dipping upstream, 07 dipping downstream and folded.
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Explain rock cycle and civil engineering importance of petrology. 04
What are land slides? How are they caused? 05
Describe color and streak properties of a mineral. 05
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