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BT-6/M-21 46196
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Paper–EL-326A

Time : Two Hours] [Maximum Marks : 75

Note : Answer five questions in all, selecting at least one question

from each Unit. All questions carry equal marks.

UNIT–I

1. Define Earthquake and discuss its causes and effects to

engineering structures. 15

2. Write short notes on any three of the following :

(a) Structure of earth.
(b) Soil Profile and its importance.
(c) Nebular hypothesis.
(d) Any two glacial landforms. (3×5=15)

UNIT–II

3. Discuss important physical and chemical properties of

minerals. 15

4. Write detailed notes on any two of the following :

(a) Texture of Igneous rocks.
(b) Types of Unconformities.
(c) Principles of Stratigraphy. (2×7½=15)
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5. Discuss important geological investigations in engineering

projects. 15

6. Write detailed notes on any two of the following :

(a) Springs and Artesian wells.
(b) Geological conditions and their influence in designing
of tunnels.
(c) Landslides. (2×7½=15)

UNIT–IV

7. Discuss important precautions and treatment against faults

and joints while approving a dam site. 15

8. Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) Retaining walls and their treatments.
(b) Flood plain deposits.
(c) Global warming and its effect. (2×7½=15)

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