Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Summer 4th Sem Old 140604 Engineering Geology Question Paper

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Subject Code: 140604

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

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SEMESTER-IV(OLD) - EXAMINATION - SUMMER 2019

Subject Name: Engineering Geology

Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM

Date: 28/05/2019

Total Marks: 70

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Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

1. (a) What is geology? Describe the application of geology in civil engineering. (07)

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2. (b) Define the terms: weathering, erosion and denudation. Briefly describe the mechanical weathering. (07)

1. (a) What do you mean by weathering of rocks? Describe the chemical weathering of rocks. (07)
2. (b) What is an earthquake? Describe the types of earthquake waves and concept of plate tectonics. (07)
3. OR
4. (b) What is an aquifer? Explain various types of aquifers with sketch. (07)

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1. (a) What is metamorphism? Explain different type of metamorphisms with suitable examples. (07)
2. (b) Explain geological properties of building stones and describe granite as a building stone. (07)
3. OR
4. (b) How minerals are identified in the field? Add a note on hardness of a mineral. (07)

1. (a) Write a note on crystallographic axes. (07)

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2. (b) Define fold. Explain terminology of fold with neat sketch. (07)

1. (a) Give classification of faults based on apparent movement. (07)
2. OR
3. (b) What are joints? Give their types and engineering geological significance. (07)

1. (a) What does landslide mean? Discuss the remedial measures for the prevention of land slides. (07)

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2. (b) With a sketch, describe zonal distribution of groundwater. (07)

1. (a) Discuss on the need and importance of artificial recharging of ground water. (07)
2. OR
3. (b) Enlist and explain briefly the geological criteria for site selection of Dam. (07)

1. (a) State the different applications of remote sensing and GIS in civil engineering. (07)

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