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MODEL OUESTION PAPER

FOUR YEAR B.TECH DEGREE END EXAMINATIONS
FIFTH SEMESTER EXAMINATION
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (EG)
(scHEI\{E -2013)
Max. Marks: 70

Note: i) Question No.1 is compulsory and it must be answered first in

Sequence at one place only.
ii) Answer any FOUR from the remaining.

(1x10:10M)

1. Answer all questions

a)
b)

c)
d)
e)

g)
h)
i)

j)

What is meant by weathering?

Name the erosional forms resulted due to wind action.
Define mineral.
What is vesicular structure?
The relationship between strike and dip is
Capillary water occurs in the zone of
Epicenter lies at
Define core recovery.
technic is used to improve the fractured terrain.
The stability of dam increases if, the resultant force acts

to bedding

planes.

2. a) Describe various branches of geology.

b) Describe some of the failures of structures due to geological considerations.

(7)
(7)

3. Explain various physical properties used for identification of minerals.

(t4)

4. Describe the important types of folds and write its importance in civil engineering.

(14)

5. Explain the geological action and engineering significance of ground water.

(14)

6. Explain precautionary measures to be taken for various civil engineering structures in

seismic

areas.

7. a) Explain in brief about electrical resistivity method.

b) Explain the geological structural controls in the selection of

(14)
(7)
a

Dam

site.

(7)