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THIRD YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
TECHNOLOGY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
ECT 3152: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
DATE: OCTOBER 2022 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Describe weathering (2marks)
b) Explain the following types of weathering
i) Mechanical (4marks)
ii) Chemical (4marks)
iii) Biological (4marks)
c) List six importance of Geotechnical investigation (6marks)
d) Draw and name the cross section of the earth crust. (6marks)
e) Explain two scopes of engineering geology (4marks)
QUESTION TWO
a) Describe the following Rocks in geology.
i) Igneous rocks (4marks)
ii) Sedimentary rocks (4marks)
iii) Metamorphic rocks (4marks)
b) Explain the following in relation to earth quakes
i) Divergent plate boundary (4marks)
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ii) Convergent plate boundaries (4marks)
QUESTION THREE
a) Describe a Dam (2marks)
b) Describe the following types of Dams
i) Diversion Dam (4marks)
ii) Embankment Dam (4marks)
iii) Detention Dam (4marks)
iv) Cofferdam (4marks)
c) Explain grouting in civil Engineering (2marks)
ÿ ÿ TION FOUR
a) Describe why site investigation is important for Tunnels (4marks)
b) Define an earth quake (6marks)
c) Explain the following
i) Tunnel (3marks)
ii) Stand up time (3marks)
d) List four components of investigation program for planning and design of a road tunnel
project (4 marks)
QUESTION FIVE
a) Define Geology (2 marks)
b) List five importance of geology in Civil Engineering (10marks)
c) Explain the following terms
i) Physical geology (2marks)
ii) Mineralogy (2marks)
iii) Exogenous geological agents (4marks)
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