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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
THIRD SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018

Course Code: CE205
Course Name: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY (CE)

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer any two full questions, each carries 15 marks Marks
1 a) What is weathering? Explain different types of weathering. (6) b) Explain
any two laboratory tests used for assessing intensity of weathering. (6)
௦) Explain soil profile with neat sketch. (3) 2 4) Explain Artesian aquifer
(3) b) Explain Hydraulic conductivity (3)
௦) Describe the methods to control of subsurface water. (9)
3 a) List the various sub-divisions in geology (5) b) Differentiate
unconfined and confined aquifer with figure. (5)
०) Elucidate on geological classification of soil (5)
PART 8
Answer any two full questions, each carries 15 marks
+ Explain physical properties of the following: (15)
i) Amphibole ii) Pyroxene 11) Mica
5 a) Explain the concept of lineation and foliation. (5) b) Write short
note on rock types of Kerala. (5)
௦) Differentiate igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. (5)
6 a) Explain the properties that affect the strength of minerals (6) b) Write short note
on (9) 1) Granite ii) Shale 111) Lime-stone
PARTC
Answer any two full questions, each carries 20 marks
7 a) What is meant by folds? Explain different types of fold. (6) b)
Describe the classification of fault. (6)
c) Describe geological factors considered in the construction of dams and (8)
tunnels.
8 a) Explain Flood and its causes. (6) b) Discuss the various flood
control measures (6)
c) Explain soil erosion and its causes. (8)
9 a) Give the engineering significance of faults and joints. (12) 2)
What are the different soil conservation measures employed? (8)

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