Identification of minerals as mentioned in theory, their properties, uses and manufacturing of construction materials.
Identification of rocks as mentioned in theory, their engineering properties and uses in construction and decorative purposes
Dip and Strike problems: Determination of dip and strike direction in Civil Engineering projects (Railway lines, tunnels, dams, reservoirs) –graphical or any other method.
Bore hole problems: Determination of subsurface behavior of rocks, their attitude related to foundation, tunnels, reservoirs and mining. Triangular and Square
Calculation of Vertical, True thickness and width of the outcrops
Interpretation of Electrical resistivity curves to find out subsurface information such as thickness of soil, weathered zone, depth of hard rock and saturated zone
Interpretation of Toposheets and geological maps related to Civil Engineering Projects
Course outcomes:
During this course, students will develop expertisein;
1. Identifying the minerals and rocks and utilize them effectively in civil engineering practices
2. Understanding and interpreting the geological conditions of the area for the implementation ofcivil engineering projects.
3. Interpreting subsurface information such as thickness of soil,weathered zone,depth of hard rock and saturated zone by using geophysical methods.
4. The techniques of drawing the curves of electrical resistivity data and its interpretation for geotechnical and aquifer boundaries
ProgramObjectives(asperNBA):
Question paper pattern:
Question paper should be set for 100 marks
All are individual experiments
Instructions asprinted on the cover page of answer script for splitup of marks to be strictly followed.
All exercises are to be included for practical examination.
Question Paper Pattern
1. Identification of Minerals by giving their physical properties and civil engineering applications (5 minerals) 25(5x5) Marks
2.Identification of rocks by giving their physical properties,classification and their civil engineering applications (5rocks)25(5x5) Marks
3.Dipand strike problems 7 Marks
4.Borehole problems (3pointmethod) 12 Marks
5.Thickness of strata problems including calculation of vertical,true thickness and its width of out crop 5 Marks
6.Electrical resistivity curves drawing and its interpretation for Geotechnical and Aquifer investigations. 7 Marks
7.Interpretation of Toposheets 6 Marks
8.Geological maps,their cross sections and description 15 Marks
9.Vivavoce 5 Marks
Note:
1) Question nos.1,2,4,5.7,8&9 are compulsory.
2)Among question no. 3&6 anyone shall be given.
3)Internal Assessment Marks = 40:By conducing atleast one test for 20marks remaining
a ) 10 marks for record and b)10 marks for field visit report submission(Engineering projects)
ReferenceBooks:
1. MP Billings, StructuralGeology, CBS Publishers and Distributors, NewDelhi
2. B.S.SatyanarayanaSwamy, Engineering Geology Laboratory Manual , Dhanpat Rai Sons, NewDelhi.
3. LRANarayan, Remotesensing and its applications, University Press.
4. P.K.MUKERJEE,Textbook of Geology,WorldPress Pvt.Ltd., Kolkatta
5. JohnIPlatt and John Challinor, Simple Geological Structures, Thomas Murthy & Co, London