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B 0200cE'T202052401

Reg No.:

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNI


B.Tech Degree 54 (R,S) / 54 (WP) (R) / 52 (PT) (S, FE) Examination

Course Code: CET202


Course Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary
PART A
(Answer all questions; each question carrics 3 mnrks) Marks

I Differentiate exfoliation and spheroidal weathering. J

2 Describe the flow type mass wasting processes.


a
J

3 Compare the characteristics of P and S seismic waves.


a
J

4 Describe elastic rebound theory.


a
J

5 Compare the porosity and permeability characteristics of various rocks.


a
J

6 Give an account of the artesian aquifer condition. J

7 Differentiate colour, lustre and streak of minerals. Cite examples.


a
J

8 Differentiate Gabbro and Basalt. a


J

9 Discuss the use of Brunton compass in geological studies.


a
J

10 What are contours in a toposheet? J

PART B
' (Answer onefull qaestionfrom each module, each question carries 11 marks)

Module -1
I I a) Explain the role played by geological agents in shaping the earth's surface. 8

, b) Discuss the civil engineering significance of weathering. . 6

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12 a) Give an account of any three types of sand dunes commonly seen. 6

b) Discuss the importance of understanding river processes that affect civil 8

engineering projects like bridge construction and flood management.


Module -2
13 a) Give an account of the intensity and magnitude scale for rating earthquakes. 8

b) Discuss the internal structure of the Earth based on seismic waves propagation. 6

OR
14 a) Discuss the types of plate boundaries and their relation to seismicity.

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b) Explore the application of seismic zonation of India to assess the earthquake risk 6

for conSfruction proj ects.


t
Modol" -3
15 a) Describe:the challenges posed by groundwater to civil engineering structures. 7

b) Giv'e'an account of the geophysical method (any one) employed in groundwater 7

exploration.
OR
16 a) Discuss the groundwater conditions in coastal aquifers and related groundwater 8

contamination.
. b) .Discuss the vertical distribution of groundwater and seasonal fluctuation of water 6

table.
Module -4
17 a) Apply the physical properties of minerals to distinguish between quarlz, 6

orthoclase, and plagioclase feldspars.


b) Give an account ofthe Mohs hardness test and their application in determining the 8

quality of construction materials.


OR
18 a) Discuss the texture ofigneous rocks and structure of sedimentary and metamorphic 8

rocks.
b) Give an account ofthe major rock types in Keral4 which are being used as building 6

r stones.

Module -5
. 19 a) Describe the geological factors to consider during site investigation for dam 8
constmction.
. b) Discuss why jointed rocks challenge engineering constructions. 6
.
OR*;
20 a) Describe syncline, anticline, dip-slip fault and thrust fault with the help of neat 8
diagrams.
b) Discuss the relevance of field based studies of earth's crustal structures in the site 6

selection process of a civil engineering project.


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