Code: 101403Civil Engineering4th Semester8 Examination Papers

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

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Official Exam Paper TranscriptB.Tech 4th Semester Examination, 2025
Bihar Engineering University, Patna
B.Tech 4th Semester Exam., 2025

Engineering Geology

Time: 03 HoursCode: 101403Semester: IVFull Marks: 70

Instructions:

  1. The marks are indicated in the right-hand margin.
  2. There are NINE questions in this paper.
  3. Attempt FIVE questions in all.
  4. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option / answer the following (Any seven question only):[2 x 7 = 14]

  1. A solid barrier constructed at a suitable location across a river valley to impound water is called

    1. Reservoir
    2. Dam
    3. Bridge
    4. Retaining wall

  2. Which type of dam usually has a triangular profile and can resist the forces by its own weight?

    1. Gravity dam
    2. Arch dam
    3. Geotechnical dam
    4. Embankment dam

  3. Which type of rocks is classified based on geometry?

    1. Pseudo-stratified
    2. Stratified
    3. Non-stratified
    4. Anisotropic

  4. Joints parallel to bedding planes are called

    1. Strike joints
    2. Bedding joints
    3. Dip joints
    4. Oblique joints

  5. Example for elongated structure is

    1. Calcite
    2. Beryl
    3. Orthoclase
    4. Barite

  6. The water which is in a state of downward movement under gravity is

    1. Groundwater
    2. Vadose water
    3. Connate water
    4. Juvenile water

  7. What is the process of movement downwards of vadose water called?

    1. Infiltration
    2. Filtration
    3. Deposition
    4. Down-flow

  8. The branch or study which deals with behaviour of rocks under applied forces is called

    1. Soil mechanics
    2. Rock mechanics
    3. Lithology
    4. Geology

  9. Which rock possesses very high compressive strength

    1. Igneous
    2. Sedimentary
    3. Metamorphic
    4. Sedimentary and metamorphic

  10. The rock-mineral insoluble in water is

    1. Rock salt
    2. Gypsum
    3. Calcite
    4. Pyrite
Q.2 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Describe the different types of rocks. Give the classification, texture and structure of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

  2. On the basis of silicate structure, classify silicate minerals into various groups. Explain the structure of each group in detail.

Q.3 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Illustrate the various types of folds with neat sketches.

  2. How is Geology related to Engineering? Discuss the scope of application of geological knowledge in the planning work?

Q.4 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Enumerate with appropriate figures on the types, causes of landslides and their mitigation measures.

  2. Explain the classification of sedimentary rocks giving suitable example?

Q.5 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Classify and describe the different types of faults? Give the various minor structures found in the fault Zones? Discuss the effects of faulting on various engineering projects?

  2. Describe in detail various components of the hydrological cycle. Add a note on the factors controlling the movement of ground water?

Q.6 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Explain the classification of sedimentary rocks giving suitable example?

  2. Distinguish between weathering and erosion. Describe the various process of weathering.

Q.7 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Discuss Geological condition required for selection of dam and reservoirs site.

  2. Describe the various effects of an earthquake? How do we locate the epicentre of an earth quake?

Q.8 Write the answers in short:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. What are Classification of Igneous rocks on the basis of Chemical composition?

  2. How do civil engineers determine the extent of weathering pattern in major civil engineering constructions?

Q.9 Write short note on any two of the following:[7 x 2 = 14]

  1. Retaining wall

  2. Rock bolting

  3. Failure theories and shear strength of rocks

  4. Bearing capacity of rocks

Related Official Syllabus

Geotechnical Engineering -I

101403

Official BEU curriculum units & topics for this examination subject.

Unit 1.0: Introduction

Types of soils • Their formation and deposition • Definitions: soil mechanics • Soil engineering • Rock mechanics • Geotechnical engineering • Scope of soil engineering • Comparison and difference between soil and rock • Basic Definitions and Relationships-Soil as three-phase system in terms of weight • Volume • Voids ratio • And porosity • Definitions: moisture content • Degree of saturation • Voids ratio • Porosity • Specific gravity • Mass specific gravity • Etc. • Relationship between volume weight • Voids ratio- moisture content • Saturation- moisture content • Moisture content- specific gravity etc. • Determination of various parameters such as: Moisture content by oven dry method • Pycnometer • Sand bath method • Torsional balance method • Nuclear method • Alcohol method and sensors • Specific gravity by density bottle method • Pycnometer method • Measuring flask method • Submerged weight method • Core-cutter method • Sand-replacement method • On completion of this Unit-, the students must be able to: Understand the different types of soil based on their formation mechanism • Understand the various phase diagrams and derive various phase relationships of the soil • Perform various laboratory experiments to determine moisture content • Specific gravity • Perform field experiments to estimate the field density of the soil mass

Unit 2.0: Plasticity Characteristics of Soil

Introduction to definitions of: plasticity of soil • Consistency limits-liquid limit • Plastic limit • Shrinkage limit • Plasticity • Liquidity and consistency indices • Flow & toughness indices • Definitions of activity and sensitivity • Determination of: liquid limit • Plastic limit and shrinkage limit • Use of consistency limits • Classification of Soils- Introduction of soil classification: particle size classification • Textural classification • Unified soil classification system • Indian standard soil classification system • Identification: field identification of soils • General characteristics of soil in different groups • On completion of this Unit-, the students must be able to: Understand the behaviour of soils based on their moisture contents • Perform laboratory experiments to estimate various Atterberg limits and evaluate index properties of soils • Classify any soils based on their particle size distribution and index properties

Unit 3.0: Permeability of Soil

Darcy's law • Validity of Darcy's law • Determination of coefficient of permeability: Laboratory method: constant-head method • Falling-head method • Field method: pumping- in test • Pumping out test • Permeability aspects: permeability of stratified soils • Factors affecting permeability of soil • Seepage Analysis- Introduction • Stream and potential functions • Characteristics of flow nets • Graphical method to plot flow nets • On completion of this Unit-, the student must be able to: Determine the permeability of soils through various laboratory and field tests • Analytically calculate the effective permeability of anisotropic soil mass • Determine the seepage quantities and pore water pressures below the ground • Graphically plot the equipotential lines and flow lines in a seepage flow

Unit 4.0: Effective Stress Principle

Introduction • Effective stress principle • Nature of effective stress • Effect of water table • Fluctuations of effective stress • Effective stress in soils saturated by capillary action • Seepage pressure • Quick sand condition • On completion of this Unit-, the student must be able to: Understand the physical significance of effective stress and its relation with pore pressure • Plot various stress distribution diagrams along the depth of the soil mass • Understand the effect of capillary action and seepage flow direction on the effective stress at a point in the soil mass

Unit 5.0: Compaction of Soil

Introduction • Theory of compaction • Laboratory determination of optimum moisture content and maximum dry density • Compaction in field • Compaction specifications and field control • On completion of this Unit-, the student must be able to: Perform laboratory test to determine the maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of the soil • Variation in compaction curve with compaction effort and soil type • Determine the compactive effort required to obtain necessary degree of compaction in-situ • Differentiate among various field methods of compaction and their usage based on the type of soil

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