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III B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November 2010
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain the Geological work of rivers under the following headings.

(a) River Erosion

(b) River Transport and Deposition.

2. (a) Explain the mode of function of Minerals .

(b) Explain the significance of different Physical properties in mineral identification.

3. Explain the most common structures of Igneous and metamorphic rocks.

4. (a) What are Joints and what are the effects of joints from the civil engineering point of view?
(b) Give the classification of joints with the help of neat sketches.

5. (a) What is a water table and what are the types of ground water which occurs in the zone
of aeration and saturation.
(b) Explain the geological controls on ground water movement.

6. Explain the following Geophysical methods .

(a) Seismic methods.

(b) Geothermal methods .

7. Explain the geological factors influencing water tightness and life of reservoirs.

8. Write short notes on

(a) Purposes of tunneling.

(b) Lining of tunnels.
(c) Over break.

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III B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November 2010
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Explain the various branches of Geology and their importance from Civil Engineering point of
view.

2. Explain briefly the following minerals.

(a) Kyanite.
(b) Bauxite.
(c) Chlorite.
(d) Galena.

3. Explain the classification of Rocks and the importance of Petrology in Civil Engineering.

4. Explain the various types of folds with the help of neat sketches.

5. (a) Write briefly the classification and causes of Earthquakes.

(b) What precautionary measures you take in the construction of dams in earthquake prone
zones?

6. Describe briefly the classification of Geophysical methods.

7. Describe the Geological considerations in the selection of a Dam site.

8. Write short notes on :

(a) Lining in tunnels.

(b) Strike and dip orientation.
(c) Tunnels in Faulted formations.

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III B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November 2010
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Explain briefly four case histories of Civil Engineering constructions failed due to geological
aspects.

2. Explain the physical properties for the following minerals.

(a) Muscovite.
(b) Graphite.
(c) Pyrite.
(d) Agate.

3. (a) Explain the different types of Metamorphism.

(b) Describe the following metamorphic rocks.
i. Quartzite
ii. Marble

4. (a) Define the geological structure “ Unconformity ” found in the rocks and explain the parts
of an unconformity through a neat sketch.
(b) Explain the different types of “ Unconformities ” with the help of neat sketches.

5. Explain the following investigations to be carried out in ground water exploration

(a) Geological Investigations

(b) Geophysical Investigations
(c) Hydrological investigations.

6. Write briefly on:

(a) Gravity methods.

(b) Grating methods.
(c) Geothermal methods.

7. Enumerate and explain the various problems that are to be considered at the time of selection
of site for the construction of dam.

8. What is a tunnel? Explain the terms that are used in tunnels with neat sketches . Also explain
the purpose of tunneling.

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III B.Tech I Semester (R07) Regular & Supplementary Examinations, November 2010
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE questions
All questions carry equal marks
?????

1. What is Mechanical weathering? How is it different from chemical weathering? List the different
processes operative in both Mechanical and chemical weathering.

2. (a) Define “ Mineral”. How are the minerals classified?

(b) Explain the physical properties of the following minerals.
i. Feldspar
ii. Hornblende
iii. Talc
iv. Biotite.

3. Explain the following rocks.

(a) Granite
(b) Limestone
(c) Schist
(d) Gneiss.

4. (a) Explain the types of faults that occur in the rocks with the help of nest sketches.
(b) Explain the features in a fault.

5. Enumerate the various types of landslides and explain the causes of landslides and the preventive
measures to be taken to prevent these landslides.

6. (a) Explain the following Geophysical methods

i. Electrical methods.
ii. Radio metric methods.

7. Explain the following dams with the help of neat sketches.

(a) Gravity dams.

(b) Buttress dams.
(c) Arch dams.
(d) Earth dams.

8. (a) Mention the deteriorating effects produced in the ground during the excavation of tunnels.
(b) Mention the variety of purposes served by tunnels.

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