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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Briefly explain the Geological causes for the failure of St. Francis Dam, Halesbar Dam and hafayetha Dam. [16] 2. Write the various physical properties, chemical composition, atomic structure and uses of the following minerals. (a) Quartz (b) Olivene (c) Magnetite (d) Kyanite.
[4 × 4]
3. Define the term “rock”. Describe the classification of rocks and their characteristics. [16] 4. Describe the different types of unconformities encountered in the nature. Draw neat sketches. [16] 5. (a) What is meant by earthquake? What are the effects o f earthquakes? (b) What are the precautionary measures taken in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone zones? [8+8] 6. What are effects of water logging in canal- command areas? Cite suitable Indian examples.[16] 7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. Describe the geological consideration for successful tunneling. ?????
[16]
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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. (a) Explain the terms weathering, erosion and dendudation (b) Write short notes i. Exfoliation, ii. Frost wedging.
[8 + 2 × 4]
2. Define mineral and describe the various physical properties, which are useful in identification of mineral. [16] 3. Explain the following: (a) Common forms of intrusive igneous rocks. (b) Classification of igneous rocks based on depth of for formation, silica content and mineral content. [8+8] 4. (a) What is meant by fault? Explain the mechanism of fault. (b) What are the causes and effects of faulting?
[8+8]
5. Write short note on (a) Types of aquifers (b) Geological controls and ground water movements. (c) Cone of depression.
[6+6+4]
6. (a) What are the possible sources of ground water pollution? (b) Detail the three possible mechanisms of Arsenic release into ground water. [8+8] 7. Write a short note on the following: (a) geological considerations in the successful reservoir (b) Capacity of reservoir. (c) Effect of evaporation in reservoir. (d) Life of reservoir.
[4 × 4]
8. Write short note on (a) Effects of tunneling on the ground (b) Lining of tunnel (c) Overbreak.
[5+6+5] ?????
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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Explain the following: (a) Valley development (b) Geological work of rivers.
[8+8]
2. Write the physical properties, chemical composition, atomic structure and uses of the following minerals. (a) Chlorite (b) Graphite (c) Garnet (d) Muscovite mica.
[4 × 4]
3. Describe the Classification of sedimentary rocks.
[16]
4. Classify folds into different types on the basis of the axial plane orientation.
[16]
5. (a) What is meant by earthquake? What are the effects o f earthquakes? (b) What are the precautionary measures taken in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone zones? [8+8] 6. What are types and applications of seismic refraction methods and explain?
[16]
7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. (a) Explain the role of geological structures in ground water at the tunnel site? (b) Explain the importance of ground water conditions in tunneling. ?????
[8+8]
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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. What is meant by weathering? Discuss the role of geological agents in weathering of rocks.[16] 2. Define mineral and describe the various physical properties, which are useful in identification of mineral. [16] 3. Distinguish between (a) Granite and Gabbro (b) Lime stone and marble (c) Laterite and conglomerate (d) Shale and Schist.
[4 × 4]
4. Write short notes on the following with neat sketches. (a) Fan fold (b) Columnar joints (c) Angular unconformities (d) Radial faults.
[4 × 4]
5. Explain the following: (a) Terminology of earthquake. (b) Classification and causes of earthquake.
[8+8]
6. (a) Explain the relation between Geology and Geophysics? (b) What is the importance of Geophysical Investigations?
[8+8]
7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. Write short notes on (a) Different purposes of tunnels (b) Tunnels in faulted strata. (c) Tunnels in folded strata.
[8+4+4] ?????
Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Briefly explain the Geological causes for the failure of St. Francis Dam, Halesbar Dam and hafayetha Dam. [16] 2. Write the various physical properties, chemical composition, atomic structure and uses of the following minerals. (a) Quartz (b) Olivene (c) Magnetite (d) Kyanite.
[4 × 4]
3. Define the term “rock”. Describe the classification of rocks and their characteristics. [16] 4. Describe the different types of unconformities encountered in the nature. Draw neat sketches. [16] 5. (a) What is meant by earthquake? What are the effects o f earthquakes? (b) What are the precautionary measures taken in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone zones? [8+8] 6. What are effects of water logging in canal- command areas? Cite suitable Indian examples.[16] 7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. Describe the geological consideration for successful tunneling. ?????
[16]
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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. (a) Explain the terms weathering, erosion and dendudation (b) Write short notes i. Exfoliation, ii. Frost wedging.
[8 + 2 × 4]
2. Define mineral and describe the various physical properties, which are useful in identification of mineral. [16] 3. Explain the following: (a) Common forms of intrusive igneous rocks. (b) Classification of igneous rocks based on depth of for formation, silica content and mineral content. [8+8] 4. (a) What is meant by fault? Explain the mechanism of fault. (b) What are the causes and effects of faulting?
[8+8]
5. Write short note on (a) Types of aquifers (b) Geological controls and ground water movements. (c) Cone of depression.
[6+6+4]
6. (a) What are the possible sources of ground water pollution? (b) Detail the three possible mechanisms of Arsenic release into ground water. [8+8] 7. Write a short note on the following: (a) geological considerations in the successful reservoir (b) Capacity of reservoir. (c) Effect of evaporation in reservoir. (d) Life of reservoir.
[4 × 4]
8. Write short note on (a) Effects of tunneling on the ground (b) Lining of tunnel (c) Overbreak.
[5+6+5] ?????
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Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. Explain the following: (a) Valley development (b) Geological work of rivers.
[8+8]
2. Write the physical properties, chemical composition, atomic structure and uses of the following minerals. (a) Chlorite (b) Graphite (c) Garnet (d) Muscovite mica.
[4 × 4]
3. Describe the Classification of sedimentary rocks.
[16]
4. Classify folds into different types on the basis of the axial plane orientation.
[16]
5. (a) What is meant by earthquake? What are the effects o f earthquakes? (b) What are the precautionary measures taken in the construction of buildings in earthquake prone zones? [8+8] 6. What are types and applications of seismic refraction methods and explain?
[16]
7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. (a) Explain the role of geological structures in ground water at the tunnel site? (b) Explain the importance of ground water conditions in tunneling. ?????
[8+8]
4
Code No: R5310106
III B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, May 2009 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks ????? 1. What is meant by weathering? Discuss the role of geological agents in weathering of rocks.[16] 2. Define mineral and describe the various physical properties, which are useful in identification of mineral. [16] 3. Distinguish between (a) Granite and Gabbro (b) Lime stone and marble (c) Laterite and conglomerate (d) Shale and Schist.
[4 × 4]
4. Write short notes on the following with neat sketches. (a) Fan fold (b) Columnar joints (c) Angular unconformities (d) Radial faults.
[4 × 4]
5. Explain the following: (a) Terminology of earthquake. (b) Classification and causes of earthquake.
[8+8]
6. (a) Explain the relation between Geology and Geophysics? (b) What is the importance of Geophysical Investigations?
[8+8]
7. What are the parts of a dam, types of dams and different purposes of dam Construction? [16] 8. Write short notes on (a) Different purposes of tunnels (b) Tunnels in faulted strata. (c) Tunnels in folded strata.
[8+4+4] ?????
