Anna University Coimbatore 2010 B.E Civil Engineering ,/ b.tech : /, regulation :2008,080100009- applied geology - Question Paper

ANNA UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE
B.E/B.TECH.DEGREE EXAMINATIONS:MAY/JUNE 2010
REGULATIONS:2008
3rd SEMESTER:CIVIL ENGINEERING
080100009-APPLIED GEOLOGY

TIME:3HOURS MAX.MARKS:100


PART-A (20X2=40MARKS)

ans ALL ques.

1. elaborate the internal structures of the earth?
2.Describe the different structures we should care on earth in civil engineering.
3.Write notes on weathering of rock.
4. elaborate the physical properties of mica.
5.Write the crystallographic character of the normal class hexagonal system.
6.Describe about rock forming minerals and provide examples.
7.What is cleavage in minerals? mention few kinds of cleavage?
8.How will distinguish 3 kinds of rocks?
9. What is pedestal rock? how they are formed?
10.Define the term "metamorphism". provide example.
11. Write the difference ranging from breccias and conglomerates.
12. Write notes on dip and strike.
13.Write the difference ranging from magnitude and intensity of earthquake.
14.What are the uses of sulphide and sulphate group of minerals.
15.What is meant by textures?
16.Write any 4 examples of mechannically formed sedimentary rocks.
17.Write short notes on "Rock cycle".
18.Describe about wenner's method of electrical resistivity survey.
19. Differentiate confined and unconfined aquifers.
20.How do you classify Dams?

PART-B (5X12=60MARKS)

ans ANY 5 ques.

21.Explain briefly about the different kinds of weathering of rocks and their features on earth.
22.Discuss in detail about the geological work of rivers.
23.Describe the different physical properties of minerals. provide examples from mineral kingdom for every of the properties.
24. what are on the factors that have been used successfully for the classification of igneous rocks.
25.What are folds? discuss the kinds of folds with diagrams and their bearing on engineering construction.
26.Explain in detail about the mode of occurrence and the methods for exploration of ground water.
27. explain in brief with neat sketch the lithological and structural conditions needed for the construction of various kinds of dams.
28.Write an essay on "Remote Sensing Techniques"

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