SPPU Civil Engineering (Semester 4)
Engineering Geology
December 2016
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


Solve any one question fromQ.1(a,b) and Q.2(a,b)
1(a) Describe in detai, moified Hatch's scheme of classification of Igneous rocks.
6 M
1(b) Discuss in short digenesis process of Sedimentary Rocks.
4 M

2(a) Describe in detail the classification of Metamorphic rocks.
6 M
2(b) Describe the Hardness and Cleavage physical property of mineral.
4 M

Solve any one question fromQ3(a,b) and Q.4(a,b)
3(a) Define a fold. Disucss in detail parts of folds. Describe few fold types.
6 M
3(b) Explain how anticlines are recognized in the filed from syclines.
4 M

4(a) Explain Gondwana rocks in terms of their distribution, age, climate variation, mineral resources in them.
6 M
4(b) Describe geometrical classification of joins with suitable sketches.
4 M

Solve any one question fromQ5(a,b) and Q.6(a,b)
5(a) What are preliminary geological explorations at engineering projects?
4 M
5(b) Write in brief limitations of drillings.
4 M

6(a) Describe the importance of structure and textures in the movement and storage of groundwater.
4 M
6(b) How do earthquake waves affect to engineering projects? Explain.
4 M

Solve any one question fromQ.7(a,b) and Q.8(a,b)
7(a) Discuss the feasibility of tunnel which is passing trough:
i) Compact Basalt
ii) Amygaloidal Basalt.
8 M
7(b) Discuss the brief relationship between types of dam and its geology.
4 M

8(a) Discuss feasibility of Dam site on dipping beds.
8 M
8(b) Application of remote sensing techniques in engineering projects.
4 M

Solve any one question fromQ.9(a,b) and Q.10(a,b)
9(a) What are the landslides? How to classify the various mass movements?
6 M
9(b) How do weathering and textural variation affect the durability of dimension stones with suitable example.
4 M

10(a) Write a note on stability of hill slope.
6 M
10(b) Discuss the stages of rivers.
4 M



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