Ex/CE/T/Geo/214/15/2014

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

EXAMINATION, 2014
( 2nd Year, 1st Semester )

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Time : Three hours Full Marks : 100
( 50 marks for each group )
Use a separate Answer-Script for each group
GROUP - A
Answer any five questions from Group-A. 1055=50

1. Describe with diagram the Internal Structure of the Earth

using Depth vs. Velocity diagram of earthquake waves. 10

2. Discuss about the characters of Different earthquake waves.

What is earth quake ? 8+2=10

3. Define Dam and Reservoir. What are the Geological factors

that should be taken care of during construction of a stable
dam ? Explain with diagram. 10

4. Discuss with neat sketches about the orientation of basement

rocks of a suitable Dam. 10

5. Discuss the problem of construction of a Tunnel across any

faulted and foliated sub-surface zone. Explain with suitable
diagram. 10
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6. Discuss the problem of construction of a Road along Hill- 10. What is Engineering Geology ? Elaborate with example the
slope. How will you protect the Hill-cut Road which is use of geology in the civil engineering study. Discuss the rock
constructed on fractured or sheared zone ? 10 property for engineers. 2. 5+7+3=12 . 5

7. a) What do you mean by the term ‘‘Snowball Earth’’ ?
Which time period in the Earth history, witnessed ?
b) What global event is associated with the Siderian period?
c) Describe the major events during the Hadean Eon ?
d) Divide the Archaean Eon up to the level of Eras.
2.554=10
11. Briefly describe different types of volcanoes with example.
Differnce between (a) Pahoe lava and ropy lava, (b) Ring
Dike and Cone Sheet. What is a caldera and how is it form ?
6+4+2. 5=12. 5
12. What is metamorphic texture ? Write short note on texture of
contact metamorphism and high-strain metamorphic texture.
2. 5+10=12 . 5

GROUP - B

Answer any four questions (12.554=50)

8. Classify the metamorphic rocks on the basis of their planar

structures and chemical compositions. What is Barrovian
Sequence of isograds. Explain metamorphic facies with a
schematic diagram. 6+3+3. 5=12. 5

9. What are the differences between Clastic and Chemical

sedimentary rock. What do you mean by textural and
compositional maturity of a sedimentary rock ? Elaborate
Diagenetic processes of seidmentary rock. 5+5+2. 5=12. 5