Ex/CE/Geo/T/214/15/11

BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EXAMINATION, 2011

( 2nd Year, 1st Semester )

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
Time : Three Hours Answer any Ten questions. 1. Write short notes on any two : a) c) 2. Crust Mantle b) d) Lithosphere Core 5x2=10 Full Marks - 100

State the dofferences between (with proper diagram) : 5x2=10 a) Laccolith and Lopolith b) Dyke and Sill

3.

What are the factors controlling the texture of igneous rocks? What is quenching? In which type of igneous rock is 6+2+2=10 quenching commonly found?

4.

Describe the following textures with schematic diagrams a) c) Ophitic Integranular b) d) Sub-ophitic Intersertal 2.5x4=10

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State the different depth zones of intrusion. State the depth and temperature for each zone. What are the common designations for the rocks emplaced in these depth zones ? 2+6+2=10

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-26. Briefly describe (any four) : a) c) e) 7. Stratovolcano Caldera As lava b) d) f) Sheild volcano Pahoehoe lava Pillow Lava b) 2.5x4=10 11. a)

- 3 What is sedimentary structure? "Bedding" and "lamination". With schematic diagrams describe a) b) Graded Bedding Current/Cross Bedding. 5+5=10 Define the terms

Define "sediment" in context of Sedimentology. Elucidate the different sediment aggregate class in reference to the garin size. Briefly discuss how the sediment size in a sedimentary rock terrain would influence/control a major construction in a given engineering site. 2+5+3=10 12. Briefly describe (any two) : a) b) c) Porosity and Permeability Ripple marks Lithification Weathering What are the differnt branches of geology? Discuss the scope of engineering geology. 2x5=10 5 5

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Elaborate sequentially the different natural processes that form a sedimentary rock from a parent source. different types of sedimentary rocks? What are the 6+4=10 of Siliclastic 14. 13.

d) a) b)

9.

a)

Explain

the

different

components

sedimentary rock in terms of mineralogy, giving emphasis of sandstone. b) Explain with a schematic diagram what is QFR Classification of sandstone? 10. Define the term Sedimentary Texture? two) a) c) Grain size Fabric b) Grain shape 4+6=10 5+5=10

a) b)

Discuss the basic knowledge of geology required for dam engineering. 5 What are the field tests to be performed for this kind of construction? 5 Write down the process of Chemical weathering in brief. 5 What are the landform products of chemical weathering. 5

15. Briefly describe the following terms in the context of Sedimentary Texture (any

a) b)

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a) b)

Describe the landforms generated by marine deposition.5 Discuss the erosive work of river and its consequent features. 5