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OBJECTIVES:
To introduce students to the basic concepts which are used for construction purpose.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
To know case histories of failures of civil engineering constructions due to geological drawbacks and importance of geology from civil engineering point of view. To learn about structural geology, mineralogy and petrology. Learn how to identify weathered minerals and rocks. To identify the minerals based on their physical properties. To learn about minerals their physical properties and chemical composition. To know the geological classification of rocks in to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and identification of intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks. To learn how geological structures like folds, faults, ts and unconformities are formed their advantages and disadvantages.
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7. 8. 9.
To know suitable site considerations for construction of dams and reservoirs. To learn how the tunnels are constructed and litho logical, structural considerations of tunnelling.
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10. To know the process of identifying subsurface features by geophysical methods such as gravity methods, magnetic methods, electrical methods and seismic methods. 11. To know the methods of improving competence of the site.
1. Group - A (Short Answer Questions)
S. No
1
2
QUESTION
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION AND WEATHERING OF ROCKS What is mean by engineering geology? Define Define Write a short note on Environmental Geology
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Write a short note about Rock mechanics
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome Define 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Write a short note about Geomechanics Distinguish between Mining Geology and Petroleum Geology Define deflation. Write a short note on Pot holes Write a short note on Attrition What is mean by physical weathering? Define denudation.
Define Define Define Define Define Define Define
4 2 1 2 4 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
UNIT-II MINERALOGY Mention the composition and properties of Quartz Mention the composition and properties of Feldspars Mention the composition and properties of Mica Mention the composition and properties of Calcite Mention the composition and properties of Kyanite Mention the composition and properties of Chlorite Mention the composition and properties of Talc Mention the composition and properties of Gypsum Mention the composition and properties of Clay Minerals Mention the composition and properties of Bauxite.
Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define
5 5 6 6 6 7 6 7 8 8
UNIT-III STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Write briefly regarding Unconformities Disconformity Non conformity Unloading ts Cooling ts
Define Define Define Define Define
8 8 8 9 9
Folds
Define
9
Columnar ts
Define
9
Angular unconformity
Define
9
Radial faults
Define
9
ts due to the regional deformation
Define
9
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QUESTION
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UNIT-IV GEOLOGY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
Seismic methods. Geothermal methods. Gravity methods.
Define Define Define
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Grating methods
Define
Geothermal methods.
Define
Brief on the structure of dam with a neat sketch. Gravity dams.
Define
Buttress dams.
Define
Arch dams.
Define
Earth dams.
Define
1
Purposes of tunneling.
2
Lining of tunnels.
3
Over break.
4
Different purposes of tunnels
5
Tunnels faulted strata
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Tunnels in folded strata
11 11 11 11 11 11
Define
13
Define
14
Define
14
Define
13
Define
13
Define
13
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UNIT-V TUNNELS
6
Define
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Tunnels in Faulted formations
Define
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8 9 10
Write the importance of ground water condition What are mining substances Define folds and faults
Define Define Define
14 13 15
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2. Group - II (Long Answer Questions) S. No
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION AND WEATHERING OF ROCKS (a) Discuss the relationship between the Engineering Geologists and Civil Understanding Engineers. (b) Describe the importance of Engineering Geology in Civil Engineering. Describe the various branches of Engineering Geology? Understanding
JN
2
QUESTION
1
2
Describe briefly few case studies of civil engineering failures due to geological drawback. (a) What is meant by “meandering of a river”? (b) Explain the development of a meander with neat sketches.
Understanding
4
Understanding
4
Write the importance of physical geology & structural geology.
Understanding
2
What is meant by weathering of rocks? Explain in detail different geological agents responsible for weathering of rocks. Explain chemical and biological weathering. Describe the weathering due to air & water in detail.
Evaluate
4
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QUESTION
9
Explain physical weathering and frost weathering in detail. “The knowledge of geology is very essential at planning stage, design stage and construction stage of any Civil Engineering project”. Justify this statement with a reference to a Dam site selection.
3
4 5 6 7 8
9
On the basis of silicate structure, classify silicate minerals into various groups. Explain the structure of each group in detail. Discuss thoroughly about the structures of Igneous Rocks. (Illustrate your answer with neat diagrammatic sketches) With the help of neat diagrammatic sketches, describe briefly on Primary Sedimentary Structures. Differentiate between a. Sandstone and Shale b. Shale and Limestone c. Conglomerate and Breccia. Describe the different types of rocks. Give the classification, texture and structure of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Differentiate between: a. Quartzite and Marble b. Gneiss and Schist c. Gneiss and Slate
TU
10
1
UNIT-III STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Explain briefly a. Fold b. Fault c. t. (Illustrate your answer with neat diagrammatic sketches) Write about Geological controls on Groundwater Movement. Explain the following investigations to be carried out in ground water Exploration: (a) Geological Investigations (b) Geophysical Investigations (c) Hydrological investigations. Discuss, in brief, the causes and effects of earthquakes. In this connection enumerate some of the major Indian earthquakes and comment on the possible mode of origin. What is a water table and what are the types of ground water which occurs in the zone of aeration and saturation. Discuss thoroughly about the Dip strike, unconformity and drag fold. Discuss the various Groundwater movements
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UNIT-II MINERALOGY How can you identify a mineral by the help of their physical and chemical properties? Add notes on the following physical characteristics that are useful for the identification of rocks and minerals. ( i ) Colour (ii ) Streak (iii) Hardness (iv) Form (a) Define Mineral. How are the minerals classified? (b) Explain the physical properties of the following minerals. i. Feldspar ii. Hornblende iii. Talc iv. Biotite Explain the significance of different Physical properties in mineral identification.
W
10
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome Understanding 5 Understanding 5
Evaluate
5
Understanding
6
Understanding
6
Evaluate
7
Evaluate
7
Analyze
7
Understanding
6
ing
8
Understanding
8
Understanding
8
Evaluate
9
Evaluate
9
Evaluate Understanding
9 9
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9 10
What is a fault? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. (Or) What is a fold? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. (Or) What is a t? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. Write an essay on Classification and Causes of Earthquakes? Describe the Civil Engineering Considerations in Seismic Areas with reference to building Construction. Write in detail about landslides and their causative effects. Explain about the measures to prevent them.
Evaluate
9
Evaluate
10
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8
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Analyze
10
or
UNIT-IV GEOLOGY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
What are the Geological Considerations necessary in the selection of a Dam Site?
8
2
Discuss the foundation and abutment competency of rocks with reference to dams.
8
3
Explain the geological Causes for the Failure of Dams, with a few Case Histories.
Understanding
11
4
Explain the geological factors influencing water tightness and life of reservoirs and write a short note on geological considerations in the leakage of reservoirs. Discuss the influence of Geological Structures over Dams. Explain the considerations of different types of rocks at the dam site construction.
Evaluate
10
Analyze Analyze
10 10
Explain in detail the role of electrical methods of subsurface investigation in civil engineering practice.
Evaluate
10
8
Explain the following Geophysical methods. (a) Seismic methods. (b) Geothermal methods.
Evaluate
10
9
Describe the principle of gravity method with the help of a neat sketch. What are the different parameters measured? Also explain different kinds of gravity methods that are followed during the investigations.
5
10
Write about the various electrical conductivity and resistivity methods.
Evaluate
11
5 6
JN
TU
7
W
1
1 2
UNIT-V TUNNELS What is a tunnel? Explain the that are used in tunnels with neat sketches. Also explain the purpose of tunneling. (a) Mention the deteriorating effects produced in the ground during the excavation of tunnels. (b) Mention the variety of purposes served by tunnels.
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Evaluate
13
Understanding
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What is the role of lithology and geological structures in successful tunneling? Write a short notes on a) effects of tunneling on the ground and b) Over break What is meant by lining in tunnels? Discuss the lithological and structural reasons that necessitate lining. What are the various geological factors to be considered for the construction of tunnels? Explain in detail with examples. Explain how the study of bed rocks is essential before the construction of tunnels.
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OBJECTIVES:
To introduce students to the basic concepts which are used for construction purpose.
TU
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
To know case histories of failures of civil engineering constructions due to geological drawbacks and importance of geology from civil engineering point of view. To learn about structural geology, mineralogy and petrology. Learn how to identify weathered minerals and rocks. To identify the minerals based on their physical properties. To learn about minerals their physical properties and chemical composition. To know the geological classification of rocks in to igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and identification of intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks. To learn how geological structures like folds, faults, ts and unconformities are formed their advantages and disadvantages.
W
1.
7. 8. 9.
To know suitable site considerations for construction of dams and reservoirs. To learn how the tunnels are constructed and litho logical, structural considerations of tunnelling.
JN
10. To know the process of identifying subsurface features by geophysical methods such as gravity methods, magnetic methods, electrical methods and seismic methods. 11. To know the methods of improving competence of the site.
1. Group - A (Short Answer Questions)
S. No
1
2
QUESTION
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION AND WEATHERING OF ROCKS What is mean by engineering geology? Define Define Write a short note on Environmental Geology
1|P ag e
ed From JNTU World (http://www.alljntuworld.in)
1 2
www.alljntuworld.in
JNTU World
Write a short note about Rock mechanics
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome Define 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Write a short note about Geomechanics Distinguish between Mining Geology and Petroleum Geology Define deflation. Write a short note on Pot holes Write a short note on Attrition What is mean by physical weathering? Define denudation.
Define Define Define Define Define Define Define
4 2 1 2 4 1 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
UNIT-II MINERALOGY Mention the composition and properties of Quartz Mention the composition and properties of Feldspars Mention the composition and properties of Mica Mention the composition and properties of Calcite Mention the composition and properties of Kyanite Mention the composition and properties of Chlorite Mention the composition and properties of Talc Mention the composition and properties of Gypsum Mention the composition and properties of Clay Minerals Mention the composition and properties of Bauxite.
Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define Define
5 5 6 6 6 7 6 7 8 8
UNIT-III STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Write briefly regarding Unconformities Disconformity Non conformity Unloading ts Cooling ts
Define Define Define Define Define
8 8 8 9 9
Folds
Define
9
Columnar ts
Define
9
Angular unconformity
Define
9
Radial faults
Define
9
ts due to the regional deformation
Define
9
ld
TU
1 2 3 4
W
3
QUESTION
or
S. No
5 6 7
JN
8 9
10
1 2 3
UNIT-IV GEOLOGY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
Seismic methods. Geothermal methods. Gravity methods.
Define Define Define
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11 11 11
www.alljntuworld.in
5 6 7 8 9 10
Grating methods
Define
Geothermal methods.
Define
Brief on the structure of dam with a neat sketch. Gravity dams.
Define
Buttress dams.
Define
Arch dams.
Define
Earth dams.
Define
1
Purposes of tunneling.
2
Lining of tunnels.
3
Over break.
4
Different purposes of tunnels
5
Tunnels faulted strata
W
Tunnels in folded strata
11 11 11 11 11 11
Define
13
Define
14
Define
14
Define
13
Define
13
Define
13
or
UNIT-V TUNNELS
6
Define
11
ld
4
JNTU World
7
Tunnels in Faulted formations
Define
13
8 9 10
Write the importance of ground water condition What are mining substances Define folds and faults
Define Define Define
14 13 15
TU
2. Group - II (Long Answer Questions) S. No
1
3 4 5 6 7 8
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION AND WEATHERING OF ROCKS (a) Discuss the relationship between the Engineering Geologists and Civil Understanding Engineers. (b) Describe the importance of Engineering Geology in Civil Engineering. Describe the various branches of Engineering Geology? Understanding
JN
2
QUESTION
1
2
Describe briefly few case studies of civil engineering failures due to geological drawback. (a) What is meant by “meandering of a river”? (b) Explain the development of a meander with neat sketches.
Understanding
4
Understanding
4
Write the importance of physical geology & structural geology.
Understanding
2
What is meant by weathering of rocks? Explain in detail different geological agents responsible for weathering of rocks. Explain chemical and biological weathering. Describe the weathering due to air & water in detail.
Evaluate
4
Analyze ing
1 1
3|P ag e
ed From JNTU World (http://www.alljntuworld.in)
www.alljntuworld.in
JNTU World
S. No
QUESTION
9
Explain physical weathering and frost weathering in detail. “The knowledge of geology is very essential at planning stage, design stage and construction stage of any Civil Engineering project”. Justify this statement with a reference to a Dam site selection.
3
4 5 6 7 8
9
On the basis of silicate structure, classify silicate minerals into various groups. Explain the structure of each group in detail. Discuss thoroughly about the structures of Igneous Rocks. (Illustrate your answer with neat diagrammatic sketches) With the help of neat diagrammatic sketches, describe briefly on Primary Sedimentary Structures. Differentiate between a. Sandstone and Shale b. Shale and Limestone c. Conglomerate and Breccia. Describe the different types of rocks. Give the classification, texture and structure of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Differentiate between: a. Quartzite and Marble b. Gneiss and Schist c. Gneiss and Slate
TU
10
1
UNIT-III STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY Explain briefly a. Fold b. Fault c. t. (Illustrate your answer with neat diagrammatic sketches) Write about Geological controls on Groundwater Movement. Explain the following investigations to be carried out in ground water Exploration: (a) Geological Investigations (b) Geophysical Investigations (c) Hydrological investigations. Discuss, in brief, the causes and effects of earthquakes. In this connection enumerate some of the major Indian earthquakes and comment on the possible mode of origin. What is a water table and what are the types of ground water which occurs in the zone of aeration and saturation. Discuss thoroughly about the Dip strike, unconformity and drag fold. Discuss the various Groundwater movements
JN
2
3
4 5 6 7
5
ld
2
ing Creating
5
ing
5
or
1
UNIT-II MINERALOGY How can you identify a mineral by the help of their physical and chemical properties? Add notes on the following physical characteristics that are useful for the identification of rocks and minerals. ( i ) Colour (ii ) Streak (iii) Hardness (iv) Form (a) Define Mineral. How are the minerals classified? (b) Explain the physical properties of the following minerals. i. Feldspar ii. Hornblende iii. Talc iv. Biotite Explain the significance of different Physical properties in mineral identification.
W
10
Blooms Course Taxonomy Level Outcome Understanding 5 Understanding 5
Evaluate
5
Understanding
6
Understanding
6
Evaluate
7
Evaluate
7
Analyze
7
Understanding
6
ing
8
Understanding
8
Understanding
8
Evaluate
9
Evaluate
9
Evaluate Understanding
9 9
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9 10
What is a fault? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. (Or) What is a fold? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. (Or) What is a t? Discuss the various types of faults and write about the engineering applications. Write an essay on Classification and Causes of Earthquakes? Describe the Civil Engineering Considerations in Seismic Areas with reference to building Construction. Write in detail about landslides and their causative effects. Explain about the measures to prevent them.
Evaluate
9
Evaluate
10
ld
8
JNTU World
Analyze
10
or
UNIT-IV GEOLOGY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS
What are the Geological Considerations necessary in the selection of a Dam Site?
8
2
Discuss the foundation and abutment competency of rocks with reference to dams.
8
3
Explain the geological Causes for the Failure of Dams, with a few Case Histories.
Understanding
11
4
Explain the geological factors influencing water tightness and life of reservoirs and write a short note on geological considerations in the leakage of reservoirs. Discuss the influence of Geological Structures over Dams. Explain the considerations of different types of rocks at the dam site construction.
Evaluate
10
Analyze Analyze
10 10
Explain in detail the role of electrical methods of subsurface investigation in civil engineering practice.
Evaluate
10
8
Explain the following Geophysical methods. (a) Seismic methods. (b) Geothermal methods.
Evaluate
10
9
Describe the principle of gravity method with the help of a neat sketch. What are the different parameters measured? Also explain different kinds of gravity methods that are followed during the investigations.
5
10
Write about the various electrical conductivity and resistivity methods.
Evaluate
11
5 6
JN
TU
7
W
1
1 2
UNIT-V TUNNELS What is a tunnel? Explain the that are used in tunnels with neat sketches. Also explain the purpose of tunneling. (a) Mention the deteriorating effects produced in the ground during the excavation of tunnels. (b) Mention the variety of purposes served by tunnels.
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Evaluate
13
Understanding
14
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3 4 5 6
What is the role of lithology and geological structures in successful tunneling? Write a short notes on a) effects of tunneling on the ground and b) Over break What is meant by lining in tunnels? Discuss the lithological and structural reasons that necessitate lining. What are the various geological factors to be considered for the construction of tunnels? Explain in detail with examples. Explain how the study of bed rocks is essential before the construction of tunnels.
Apply
14 13
13
Create
13
Apply
13
JN
TU
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7
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