Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam University
Bachelor of Engineering
Third Semester Main Examination, Dec-2020
Geology (CE-304T)
Branch-CE
Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 70
Note: (i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) Answer should be precise & to be point only.
Q.1 (a) Discuss the importance of geology in the field of civil engineering?
(b) Explain different types of Zones of earth on the basis of seismic
investigation?
Q.2 (a) Differentiate between the symmetrical and asymmetrical folds.
(b) What are faults? Describe parts and classification of faults with
neat sketches?
Q.3 (a) What are Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks and Metamorphic
rocks give example of each rock. Explain formation of sedimentary
rock.
(b) Explain the following terms.
(i) Hardness of minerals
(ii) Symmetry elements of crystals
(iii) Soil Profile
(iv) Earthquake waves
Q.4 (a) What are mineral’s? Write various physical properties of minerals
which helps in its identification. Discuss in detail any five of them.
(b) Write short note’s on the following. (Any 4)
(i) Petrology
(ii) Physical Geology
(iii) Spheroidal weathering
(iv) Plate tectonics
(v) Segregation
Q.5 (a) Explain the following terms (Any 4)
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(i) Poisson’s ratio
(ii) Texture and structure
(iii) Crushing strength
(iv) Siphon spillway
(v) Shaft spillway
(b) Discuss various geological characteristics that need to be
considered for selection of sites for dams?
Q.6 (a) Describe the classification of folds in brief. Discuss the importance
of folds in the field of civil engineering.
(b) Write short notes on following.
(i) Sub-surface water (ii) Hydrological cycle
(iii) Cleavage of minerals (iv) Mohr’s scale of hardness
Q.7 (a) Define an unconformity. Discuss their types and importance in
civil engineering.
(b) Define weathering and erosion? Describe various types of physical
and chemical weathering.
Q.8 (a) Explain ground water exploration method?
(b) Describe the geological classification of soils?
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