KL UNIVERISTY

FIRST SEMESTER 2010-11

Course Handout
Academic Division

Dated: 07-07-2010

Course No. : CE C205

Course Title : Engineering Geology
Course Structure : 3-1-0
Course coordinator : Dr K Rajasekhara Reddy
Instructors : Dr K Rajasekhara Reddy

1. Course Description:
Engineering Geology deals with origin of earth, composition of earth, process of
weathering and erosion, physical properties of minerals , origin of minerals, origin of
igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, structures and textures exist in rocks.

It covers Engineering properties of rocks , various structures exist in rocks, causes

and effects of earth quakes, earthquake sensitive zones and civil engineering
considerations, various geophysical investigations for study of subsurface ,
occurrence and distribution of ground water.

It also deals with selection of suitable sites for construction of dams and tunnels and
geological considerations.

2. Scope and Objective of the Course:

Application of geological knowledge in planning, designing and construction of big
civil engineering projects is very essential to a civil engineer.

The basic objectives of Engineering Geology course are

It enables a Civil Engineer to understand engineering implications of certain

conditions related to the area of construction, which are essentially geologic in
nature

It enables a Civil Engineer to understand the nature of geological information which

that is absolutely essential for a safe design and construction of civil engineering
project.

3. Books:
(i) Textbook:
1. Engineering and General Geology by Parbin Singh; S. K. Kataria & Sons,
New Delhi.
2. Principles of Engineering Geology by KVGK Gokhale, B.S. Publications,
Hyderabad.
(ii) Reference Book:
1. Principles of Engineering Geology by K.M. Bangar, Standard
Publications, Distributors, 1705-B, Nai sarak, New Delhi.
2. A text Book of Engineering Geology by N. Chennakesavulu; Macmillan
India Ltd., Delhi.
3. Rock Mechanics for Engineers by Dr. [Link], Khana Publishers,
Delhi-6.

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4. Syllabus:
UNIT – 1
1. INTRODUCTION:
Branches of geology, Importance of geology from Civil engineering point of view,
Internal structure of the earth
2. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY:
Introduction; Weathering Process of rocks and its importance in civil engineering;
Soil formation, Soil profile;
Geological action of Rivers and wind

UNIT – 2
3. MINERALOGY:
Definition of mineral; Significance of different physical properties of minerals. Study
of Common rock forming minerals and their identification; Clay minerals, Study of
common economic minerals – Hematite, Magnatite, Galena. Graphhite, Bauxite,
Coal.
4. PETROLOGY:
IGNEOUS ROCKS:
Introduction; Rock Cycle
Formation and Classification of Igneous rocks; Structures and textures of Igneous
rocks.
SEDIMENTARY ROCKS:
Formation and Classification of Sedimentary rocks; Structures and textures of
Sedimentary Rocks.
METAMORPHIC ROCKS:
Classification of Metamorphic rocks; Structures and textures of Metamorphic
rocks.
ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF ROCKS:
Different Engineering property of rocks. Study of common Rocks – Granite - Basalt
– Dolerite – Pegmatite – Sand Stone – Lime Stone – Shale – Laterite - Granite
gneiss – schist – Marble - quartzite – khondalite – Charnockite.

UNIT – 3
5. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY:
Introduction; Strike and Dip; Outcrop.
Types of Folds; Faults; Joints; Unconformities and their importance in Civil
Engineering constructions.
6. EARTHQUAKES:
Terminology; Classification, Causes and effects of earthquakes; Seismic
belts; Civil Engineering considerations in seismic areas.
7. LAND SLIDES:
Classification; Causes and effects of Landslides; Preventive measures of Landslides.

UNIT – 4
8. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATIONS:
Introduction; Methods of site investigations; Classification of Geophysical methods –
Electrical method, Seismic method and their importance in Civil Engineering; Sight
for location of a well point, Remote sensing.
9. HYDRO GEOLOGY:
Hydrological Cycle, occurrence and moment of ground water; Springs, occurrence of
water in various lithological formations.

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UNIT – 5
10. DAMS:
Dams terminology; Types of dams; Geological considerations for selection of Dam
sites; Geology of some Indian Dam sites.
11. TUNNELS:
Purpose of tunneling; Geological considerations for tunneling; Over break; Geology
of some tunnel sites;

[Link] Plan:

Lecture Learning objectives Topics to be covered Chapter in

No the text
book
1 To understand the Introduction to Engineering 1.4 of T1
importance of studying Geology
Engineering Geology
2 To understand the Branches of geology, 1.3 of T1
importance of studying Importance of geology from
Engineering Geology and Civil engineering point of
different branches of view
Geology
3 To understand the internal Internal structure of the earth 2.5 of T1
structure and composition of
earth
4 To understand the process Weathering Process of rocks 3.3 of T1
of weathering and its and its importance in civil
importance in Civil engineering;
Engineering
5 To understand the process Soil formation, Soil profile 21 of T1
of soil forming and its
importance in Civil
Engineering
6 To understand the Geological action of Rivers 3.2of T1
geological action of rivers
7 To understand the Geological action of winds 4.0 of T1
geological action of winds
8 To understand various Definition of mineral; 9.2 and 9.3
physical properties of Significance of different of T1
minerals helpful in physical properties of
identification of minerals minerals
9 To understand various Significance of different 9.2 and 9.3
physical properties of physical properties of of T1
minerals helpful in minerals
identification of minerals
10 Study of properties of Study of Common rock 11 of T1
minerals and Identification of forming minerals and their
minerals identification;
11 Study of properties of Study of Common rock 11 of T1
minerals and Identification of forming minerals and their
minerals identification
12 Study of economic minerals Clay minerals, Study of 15.7 of T1
common economic minerals
– Hematite, Magnatite,
Galena. Graphhite, Bauxite,

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 Coal
13 To understand the process IGNEOUS ROCKS: 12.0 of T1
of formation of igneous Introduction; Rock Cycle
rocks Formation
14 To understand the Classification of igneous 12.0 of T1
classification of igneous rocks
rocks
15 To understand the Structures and textures of 12.0 of T1
structures and textures exist Igneous rocks
in igneous rocks
16 To understand the Structures and textures of 12.0 of T1
structures and textures exist Igneous rocks
in igneous rocks
17 To understand the process SEDIMENTARY ROCKS: 13.0 of T1
of formation of sedimentary Formation and Classification
rocks and their classification of Sedimentary ro
18 To understand the Structures and textures of 13.0 of T1
structures and textures exist Sedimentary Rocks
in sedimentary rocks
19 To understand the METAMORPHIC ROCKS: 14.0 of T1
classification metamorphic Classification of
rocks Metamorphic rocks
20 To understand the Structures and textures of 14.0 of T1
structures and textures exist Metamorphic rocks
in metamorphic rocks
21 To know the engineering ENGINEERING 17.0 of T1
properties of rocks PROPERTIES OF ROCKS:
Different Engineering
property of rocks
22 To understand engineering . Study of common Rocks – 17.0 of T1
properties of rocks Granite - Basalt – Dolerite –
Pegmatite – Sand Stone –
Lime Stone – Shale –
Laterite - Granite gneiss –
schist – Marble - quartzite –
khondalite – Charnockite.

23 To understand strike and dip STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY: 6.0 and 7.0

and their importance Introduction; Strike of T1
and Dip; Outcrop.
To know different types of
Types of Folds;
folds, faults, joints and
Faults; Joints;
unconformities in rocks and
Unconformities and their
their importance in civil
importance in Civil
engineering
Engineering constructions.

24 To know different types of Types of Folds and their 6.0 and 7.0
folds, faults, joints and importance in Civil of T1
unconformities in rocks and
their importance in civil
engineering
25 To know different types of Types of Faults and their 6.0 and 7.0
folds, faults, joints and importance in Civil of T1

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 unconformities in rocks and
their importance in civil
engineering
26 To know different types of Types of Joints; 6.0 and 7.0
folds, faults, joints and Unconformities and their of T1
unconformities in rocks and importance in Civil
their importance in civil
engineering
27 To understand causes and EARTHQUAKES: 19.9 of T1
effects of earth quake , Terminology;
seismic zones and its Classification, Causes and
application in civil effects of earthquakes;
engineering Seismic belts; Civil
Engineering considerations
in seismic areas.

28 To understand causes and EARTHQUAKES: 19.9 of T1

effects of earth quake , Terminology;
seismic zones and its Classification, Causes and
application in civil effects of earthquakes;
engineering Seismic belts; Civil
Engineering considerations
in seismic areas.

29 To understand the causes , LAND SLIDES: 20 of T1

effects of land slides and Preventive measures of
measures to be taken to Landslides
prevent the same
30 To understand various GEOPHYSICAL 22 of T1
geophysical methods INVESTIGATIONS:
adopted for subsoil Introduction; Methods of site
investigations and their investigations; Classification
importance in civil of Geophysical methods –
engineering Electrical method, Seismic
method and their importance
in Civil Engineering; Sight for
location of a well point,
Remote sensing.

31 To understand the electrical Electrical resistivity method 22 of T1

resistivity method adopted and its importance in Civil
for sub soil investigations Engineering
32 To understand the seismic Seismic method and its 22 of T1
method adopted for sub soil importance in Civil
investigations Engineering
33 To have basic idea of Remote sensing 22 of T1
remote sensing and its
importance in civil
engineering
34 To understand occurrence HYDRO GEOLOGY: 18 of T1
and distribution of ground Occurrence and moment of
water ground water;

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35 To understand occurrence Springs, occurrence of water 18 of T1
of water in different rock in various lithological
types formations
36 To understand occurrence Springs, occurrence of water 18 of T1
of water in different rock in various lithological
types formations
37 To know the terminology DAMS: 23 of T1
used in dams and types of Dams terminology; Types of
dams dams
38 To understand the Geological considerations for 23 of T1
geological considerations for selection of Dam sites;
selection of dam site Geology of some Indian
Dam sites.
39 To understand the Geological considerations for 23 of T1
geological considerations for selection of Dam sites;
selection of dam site Geology of some Indian
Dam sites.
40 To understand the Geological considerations for 23 of T1
geological considerations for selection of Dam sites;
selection of dam site Geology of some Indian
Dam sites.
41 To understand the TUNNELS: 24 of T1
geological considerations for Purpose of tunneling;
selection of site for tunnel Geological considerations for
and study of some tunnel tunneling; Over break;
sites Geology of some tunnel
sites;

42 To understand the TUNNELS: 24 of T1

geological considerations for Purpose of tunneling;
selection of site for tunnel Geological considerations for
and study of some tunnel tunneling; Over break;
sites Geology of some tunnel
sites;

43 To understand geology of Geology of some tunnel sites 24 of T1

some tunnel sites
44 To know the the type of Review of old question
questions expected papers
45 To know the the type of Review of old question
questions expected papers

[Link] learning material:

Unit Topics Source

No
I Branches of Geology Engineering and General Geology by
Parbin Singh

II METAMORPHIC ROCKS: Engineering and General Geology by

Classification of Metamorphic Parbin Singh
rocks

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 III LAND SLIDES: Engineering and General Geology by
Classification; Causes and Parbin Singh
effects of Landslides;
IV Hydrological Cycle Engineering and General Geology by
Parbin Singh

V Geology of some Indian dam Principles of Engineering Geology by

sites KVGK Gokhale,

[Link] Scheme:

Duration % Date & Time Venue

Component Marks
(minutes) Weightage
Test-1 CSE005,101
,104,105,
12.08.10
106,201,202
50 Min 10 10 09.30 to
,204,205,20
10.20 AM
9,301,309,
502,509
Test-2 CSE005,101
,104,105,
16.09.10
106,201,202
50 Min 10 10 09.30 to
,204,205,
10.20 AM
209,301,309
,502,509
Assignement submission
5 5 Continuous
Assignment Test CSE005,101
,104,105,
28.10.10
106,201,202
50 Min 5 5 09.00 to
,204,205,
10.20 AM
209,301,309
,502,509
Quiz CSE005,101
,104,105,
28.10.10
106,201,202
30 Min 5 5 09.00 to
,204,205,
10.20 AM
209,301,309
,502,509
Regular Lab Evaluation Continuou
0 0
s
Comprehensive Lab Exam 3 Hrs 0 0
Comprehensive Exam 3 Hrs 60 60
Attendance for Theory &
5 5 Continuous
Tutorial
Attendance for Lab 0 0 Continuous

8. Chamber consultation hour: Informed in the class in first week.

9. Notices: All notices regarding the course will be put in E-learning website.

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[Link]: Tutorial will be conducted by the respective in charge faculty. The
tutorials are planned to supplement the material taught in the lectures and clear
doubts. Student must attend registered section for tutorial in the respective
classroom. Class assignment, class tests and other evaluation components will also
be conducted during tutorials. Students must actively participate in the tutorial and
come prepared for it.

Course Coordinator