VTU Applied Engineering Geology - June 2015 Exam Question Paper

VTU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Applied Engineering Geology
June 2015

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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary

1 (a) Discuss the importance of geology in the field of civil engineering.

6 M

1 (b) With neat figure, describe the internal structure of the earth.

6 M

1 (c) Discuss any two of the following physical properties of minerals:
i) Fracture ii) Lustre iii) Streak

4 M

1 (d) Write physical properties chemical composition and uses of any two of the following:
i) Quartz ii) Calcite iii) Galena.

4 M

2 (a) What are igneous rocks? Describe the mode of occurrence of igneous rocks.

8 M

2 (b) Describe the primary structure of sedimentary rocks.

6 M

2 (c) What is metamorphism? Describe any four types of metamorphism.

6 M

3 (a) Define soil. Discuss the erosion and conservation of soil.

8 M

3 (b) Discuss the mechanical weathering of rocks.

6 M

3 (c) Explain Epigene and Hypogene geological agents.

4 M

3 (d) Define waterfall.

2 M

4 (a) What is earthquake? Discuss the causes of earthquake.

8 M

4 (b) Explain the Remedial measure of landslide.

5 M

4 (c) Explain continental shelf, continental slope.

4 M

4 (d) Explain with neat diagram, the Mid oceanic ridge.

3 M

Explain the following:

5 (a) Importance of joints in civil engineering.

5 M

5 (b) Normal faults and reverse fault.

5 M

5 (c) Unconformity.

5 M

5 (d) Anticlinal and synclinal fold.

5 M

6 (a) Define dam? Discuss the geological consideration in selecting a suitable site for dam construction.

12 M

6 (b) Discuss tunnelling in anticlinal folded rocks.

4 M

6 (c) Explain silting of reservoir and its control.

4 M

7 (a) Explain the electrical resistivity method for ground water exploration.

8 M

7 (b) Write a note on artificial recharges of ground water.

5 M

7 (c) Write a note on confined and unconfined aquifers.

4 M

7 (d) Write a note on hydrological cycle.

3 M

Explain the following:

8 (a) Application of remote sensing in civil engineering.

5 M

8 (b) Impact of mining on environment

5 M

8 (c) Application of GPS and GIS in civil engineering.

5 M

8 (d) Quality of ground water in different terrain.

5 M

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