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