CE6301 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, Second year, Department of Civil Engineering, Model Exam Questions

Answer ALL Questions

PART A – (10 x 2 = 20 Mark)


1)Define soil profile?
2)Define sea cliffs?
3)Define cleavage and fracture?
4)ExplainMoh’s scale of hardness minerals?       
5)Definegradded& cross bedding?
6)Define foliation?
7)Define fold &its types?
8)Define fault &its types?
9)Explain coastal protection of structure?
10)Define landslides?
PART-B (5 X 16 =80 marks)
11) a) Describe in detail the process of weathering of rocks. Add a note on the effect of weathering on the strength of rocks.
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      b) Give a general view of internal structure of earth as revealed by the seismological evidence.
12) a) Explain feldspar group of minerals.
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      b) Discuss about the chemical composition, physical properties, origin,varieties and uses of quartz.
13) a) Write an essay on engineering properties distribution and uses of granite.
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     b) How would you differentiate b/w igneous rock, metamorphic rock and sedimentary rock on the basis of structure and texture.
14) a) Explain seismic method
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       b) i) Explain fold & types  (8 mark)
            ii) Explain fault &types  (8 mark)
15) a) Explain tunnels
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        b) Explain dams