Download PTU B.Tech 2021 Jan CE 5th Sem 78460 Engineering Geology Question Paper

Download PTU (Punjab Technical University) B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) / BE (Bachelor of Engineering) 2021 January CE 5th Sem 78460 Engineering Geology Previous Question Paper

Roll No.
Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 18
B.T ech. (CE) (Sem.?5)
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Subject Code : BTCE-501-18
M.Code : 78460
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT ION TO CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
has to attempt any FOUR qu estio ns.
3 .
SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
has to attempt any TWO questions.
SECTION-A
Answer briefly :
1)
What is Weathering?
2)
What is epicenter?
3)
What is streak of the mineral?
4)
Define free board of a dam.
5)
What do you mean by hardness of a rock?
6)
Differentiate between apparent dip and true dip.
7)
Define Seismograph
8)
Give the composition of Quartz.
9)
Give two examples of sedimentary rocks.
10) Define perched water table.
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SECTION-B
11) What are diastrophic earth movements and how do they occur? Give examples of
diastrophism.
12) What are the main types of volcanic eruptions? Discuss in brief the resulting features.
13) Discuss the origin, mode of occurrence and distribution of coal in India.
14) a) Write in brief about Crystallographic axes and plane of symmetry.
b) Write a note on measurement of velocity of sound in rock.
15) What is groundwater? Briefly describe the groundwater provinces of India.
SECTION-C
16) What is metamorphism? Name the metamorphic equivalents of Sandstone and Shale.
17) Discuss the various causes of faulting? Add a note on engineering significance.
18) a) What is soil erosion? How do you prevent soil erosion? Discuss in detail.
b) What is land sliding? How do you prevent land sliding? Discuss in detail.
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