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UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY B.Tech. (Civil) (4thSemester)

Subject : 030040406-Basic of Geology (Theory)

Duration : 3Hours Max. Marks : 35.

Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.

2. Write each section in a separate answer book.

3. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

4. Figures to the right indicate full marks allocated to that question.

5. Draw diagrams/figures whenever necessary.

SECTION - 1

Q-1 (A) Answer the following. [04]

I) Define geology.

II) Enlist the scope of geology.

III) What is Lithosphere?

IV) What is the specific gravity of granite?

Q-1 (B) Answer the following in brief. (Any 2) [04]

I) Define economic geology & mining geology.

II) Explain erosion in brief.

III) Write down the hardness of talc, gypsum, topaz and Quartz.

Q-2 Answer the following. [05]

A) Explain tunneling and ground water term of geology used in application in civil engineering.

OR

A) Enlist the different type of volcano. Explain mud domes & volcanic cones in brief.

B) Enlist the physical properties of mineral. Explain colour in detail.

OR

B) Enlist the different branches of geology.

Q-3 Answer the following in detail. (Any 1) [05]

A) Enlist the different type of earthquake waves and explain them with sketch.

B) Write a short note on Igneous rock.

SECTION - 2Q-4 (A) Answer the following. [03]

I) Define outcrop.

II) Define crest.

III) Enlist the different type of joints.

Q-4 (B) Answer the following in brief. (Any 2) [04]

I) Enlist the application of folds in engineering.

II) List out the different zones of ground water distribution. Explain any one in brief.

III) Describe in brief tunnels.

Q-5 Answer the following. [05]

A) Write an important of structural geology.

OR

Date  : 14/12/2015 Time: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM

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A) Enlist the factor affecting the landslides. Explain any one in detail.

B) Write difference between unconfined and confined aquifers.

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B) Write a short note on relation of faulting to engineering works with respect to structural geology.

Q-6 Answer the following in detail. (Any 1) [05]

A) Enlist the different types of dam. Explain rockfill dam in detail.

B) Application of remote sensing in engineering geology.