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| shikha | Re: Applied Engineering Geology VTU Notes Ok, here I am providing you the notes of Applied Engineering Geology of BE 3rd semester of Visvesvaraya Technological University. VTU BE 3rd semester Applied Engineering Geology notes Sub Code : 10 CV-36 IA Marks : 25 Hrs/ Week : 04 Exam Hours : 03 Total Hrs. : 52 Exam Marks : 100 PART � A Unit: 1 - INTRODUCTION: Geology and its role in the field of civil engineering. Earth: Its internal structure and composition. � 2 hours MINERALOGY: Description and identification of Rock forming minerals and Ores, based on physical and special properties; Quartz and its varieties; Feldspar group; Mica group; carbonate group; Hornblende, Augite, Olivine, Asbestos, Kaolin, Talc, Gypsum, Garnet, Corundum. Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrolusite, Psilomalane, Chromite, Galena, Bauxite. � 6 hours Unit: 2- PETROLOGY: Rocks as fundamental units and building materials of the earth crust and their engineering applications: As building stones, road metals and stones for decoration, pavement, cladding, roofing, flooring, concreting and foundation engineering Igneous rocks: Origin, classification (chemical and textural), mode of occurrence; Identification and description of Granite, Syenite, Diorite, Gabbro, Dunite; Pegmatite, Porphiries, Dolerite; Rhyolite, Basalt and Pumice. Sedimentary rocks: Origin, classification, primary structures and description of Sandstones, Conglomerate, Breccia, Shale, Limestones and Laterite. Metamorphic rocks: Kinds of metamorphism, description of Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble, Slate, Phyllite and Schists. � 6 hours Unit: 3-GEOMORPHOLOGY: Epigene and Hypgene geological agents; rock weathering and its types; Soil formation, types, erosion and remedial measures; Geological action of rivers with different drainage patterns; Geological action of wind. � 5 hours Unit: 4-GEODYNAMICS: Earthquakes- seismic waves, seismograph, causes, effects, seismic zones, shield areas and seismic resisting structures. Coastal zones, coastal landforms, continental shelf, continental rise, continental slope, abyssal plain, mid-oceanic ridges, trenches, tsunamis. Land slides; causes, effects and remedial measures � 5 hours PART B Unit: 5- ROCK MECHANICS: Stress, strain and deformational effects on different rocks; Out crop, Dip, strike and escarpment, Clinometer-compass- Joints, faults, folds and unconformities their effects on civil engineering structures. � 6 hours Unit:6- ENGINEERING GEOLOGY: Geotechnical investigations for civil engineering projects: Study of toposheets and geological maps, importance of lithological and structural features studies for the construction of Dams, Reservoirs, Tunnels, Bridges and Highways � 6 hours Unit: 7-HYDROGEOLOGY: Hydrological cycle; distribution of ground water in the earth crust; properties of water bearing geological formation: Aquifers and their types; selection of sites for well locations and spacing of wells; geological, hydrological and geophysical (electrical resistivity) investigations for ground water exploration; artificial recharge of groundwater methods and rain water harvesting. Sea water intrusion and remedial measures. � 9 hours Unit:8- GEOMATICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY: Introduction to remote sensing (RS), geographical information system (GIS) and global positioning system (GPS); land sate imageries, stereoscopes and their applications in civil engineering. Impact of quarrying, mining and dams on Environment. Quality of ground water in different geological terrain. � 7 hours QUESTION PAPER PATTERN: Question paper shall be consisting of eight full questions, selecting four from each part. The student has to answer any five, selecting at least two from each part. Each question carry 20 marks. References books: 1. Text book of Geology by P.K. Mukerjee, World Press Pvt. Ltd. Kolkatta. 1. Foundations of Engineering Geology,by Tony Waltham (3rd Ed.) Universities Press. 2. Structural Geology (3rd Ed.)by M. P. Billings, Published by Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 3. Text of Engineering and General Geology by Parbin Singh, Published by S. K. Kataria and Sons, New Delhi. 4. Rock Mechanics for Engineers by Dr B.P.Verma, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi. 5. Engineering Geology for Civil Engineering by D. Venkata Reddy, Oxford and IBH Publishing Company, New Delhi. 6. Ground water geology by Todd D.K. John Wiley and Sons, New York. 7. Remote sensing Geology by Ravi P Gupta, Springer Verilag, New York. 8. Physical Geology by Arthur Holmes, Thomson Nelson and Sons, London. 9. Environmental Geology by K. S. Valdiya, Tata Mc Graw Hills. 10. A text book of Engineering Geology by Chenna Kesavulu, Mac Millan India Ltd. 11. Remote sensing and GIS by M.Anji Reddy. 12. Ground water assessment, development and management by K.R.Karanth, Tata Mc Graw Hills Contact- Visvesvaraya Technological University Karnataka Jnana Sangama, VTU Main Road, Machhe, Belagavi, Karnataka 590018 |
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| Unregistered | Applied Engineering Geology VTU Notes I want the notes of Applied Engineering Geology of BE 3rd semester of Visvesvaraya Technological University so can you provide me? |
