B.E-B.E Civil Engineering Engineering Geology(Sathyabama University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu-2011)
Monday, 19 August 2013 12:13Duraimani
(Established under section 3 of UGC Act,1956)
Course & Branch :B.E - P-CIVIL
Title of the Paper :Engineering Geology Max. Marks:80
Sub. Code :SCIX1008(2010) Time : 3 Hours
Date :04/11/2011 Session :AN
PART - A (10 x 2 = 20)
Answer ALL the Questions
1. Define: continental drift
2. What are the different branches of geology?
3. Brief the axis of symmetry.
4. List the important properties and use of calcite.
5. Write about the mineral composition, origin, properties and uses of basalt.
6. What are the textures of sedimentary rocks?
7. What are joints? List the engineering significance.
8. What is normal fault?
9. Give out any two methods of coastal protection.
10. Brief the damages caused by earthquakes.
PART – B (5 x 12 = 60)
Answer ALL the Questions
11. Describe the work of a river and various erosional and depositional landforms created by a river.
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12. How the earthquakes are caused? Describe in detail about the plate tectonics.
13. Give detailed notes on quartz and feldspar group of minerals.
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14. Explain in detail the mineral composition, origin, properties and uses of clay.
15. Brief the classification of rocks and bring out the properties of rocks as building materials
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16. Write a detailed note on the mineral composition, origin, properties and uses of limestone, marble, granite and breccias.
17. Classify the different faults and folds in rocks. Explain how they will affect the construction of dams or tunnels.
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18. With neat sketch, describe the role of electrical methods of sub-surface investigation in civil engineering projects.
19. Describe the different geological factors considered in the construction of dams.
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20. List the classifications in aerial photographs and discuss about the role of remote sensing in civil engineering projects.
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