VTU Civil Engineering (Semester 3)
Applied Engineering Geology
June 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
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) With a neat sketch mention the different parts of the Earth interior and add a note on its composition.
8 M
1 (b) Define a mineral.
2 M
1 (c) Describe any two minerals with respect to their physical properties and add their uses:
i) Calcite ii) Asbestos iii) Galena v) Magnetite
10 M

2 (a) Define a rock with example.
2 M
2 (b) Describe with sketches the formation of primary structures in sedimentary rocks.
8 M
2 (c) Describe any two rocks with respect to their geological properties and also add a note on their engineering uses:
i) Granite ii) Basalt iii) Limestone iv) Gneiss
10 M

3 (a) What is soil and soil profile? Describe the methods of soil conservation.
10 M
3 (b) Define river and river system. Give a detail geological work of rivers.
10 M

4 (a) What are landslides? Explain different types of landslides and land subsidence. Briefly explain the preventive measures of landslides.
10 M
4 (b) What are Earthquakes? Mention the causes of earthquakes. Add a note on earthquake resistant structures.
10 M

5 (a) Explain any two of the following with neat sketch:
i) Dip and Strike ii) Parts of fold iii) Mural Joints
10 M
5 (b) What are faults? How are they caused? Describe the different types of faults with figures.
10 M

6 (a) Give an account of geological considerations to be considered in selection of suitable site for construction of dam on dipping, folded and faulted beds.
10 M
6 (b) What are tunnels? Enumerate the steps to be considered for tunnelling through folded and faulted beds.
10 M

7 (a) Define ground water and hydrological cycle. Also explain water table and aquifer and its types.
10 M
7 (b) Describe in detail on location of groundwater by electrical resistivity method.
10 M

8 (a) Explain the application of the following in civil engineering projects:
i) Remote sensing (RS) ii) Geographical Information System (GIS)
10 M
8 (b) Describe the impact of quarrying mining and construction of dams on environment.
10 M



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