Download AKTU B-Tech 4th Sem 2014-15 Engineering Geology Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 4th Semester (Fourth Semester) 2014-15 Engineering Geology Question Paper

Printed Pages : 2
iIIIIIJIIIIIJIH!||l|!|||lj||l|j|||llll NCE-404
(Following Paper [D and Roll No. to be filled in your Answer Book)
PAPER ID : 100412
Roll No.
B. Tech.
(SEM. IV) THEORY EXAMINATION, 2014-15
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours] [Total Marks : 50
Note: (1) Attempt all questions.
(2) Marks are indicate against each question.
(3) Assume any data suitably, if required.
1 Attempt any four parts of the following [3 ><4=12}
(a, What are different rock forming minerals?
(b) What is a building stone? Outline the properties and
requirements of building stones.
(c) De?ne minerals. De?ne following physical properties of
minerals :
(i) Fracture (ii) Cleavage (iii) Streak (iv) Hardness
((1) Explain the following (i) Strike (ii) Graded bedding
(iii) Current bedding (iv) Strati?cation.
(e) Explain true dip and apparent dip.
(t) Explain various forms in. which Igneous rocks occur in
nature with the help of neat sketches.
100412] 1 [ Contd...

2 Attempt any four parts of the following : [3.5X4=14]
(a) Discuss the process of formation of minerals in nature.
Which group of minerals is most common in occurrence?
Discuss their salient features.
(b) Distinguish between joints and faults. 4
(c) What are folds ? Describe various types of folds.
(d) Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed: Describe
various structures present in the rocks.
(e) What is metamorphic rock? Describe the various agents
of metamorphism.
(t) De?ne the following . (a) Outlier and inliers
(b) Unconformity (c) Columnar jointing.
3 Attempt any two parts of the following [6X2=12]
(a) What are landslides? Describe their types, causes and
preventive measures.
(b) De?ne earthquakes and Tsunamies. Give a detailed
account of tectonic earthquakes.
(0) Discuss ground water hazards in engineering projects.
0
4 Attempt any two parts of the following [6X2=121
? (a) Give an account of geological investigations of dams and
reservoirs
(b) Explain the followingte1ms:(a) Grouting (b) Geological
action of ground water.
(c) Descnbe electrical resistivity method of site investigation.
100412] 2 , [12725]