P.T.U BTech Civil Engineeing (Semester 3 or 4) Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology (CE-210)

B.Tech (Semester 4th)
Civil Engineering
Rock Mechanics And Engineering Geology
(CE-210)

(Section A)

(2X10=20)

Q1)

a) differentiate between weathering and erosion.
b) what is an oxbow lake?
c) define cleavage4 of a mineral.
d) what is BASALT?
e) Differentiate between apparent and true dip.
f) define plunge of a fold.
g) define magnitude of an earthquake.
h) what is an embankment dam?
i) what is the importance of jack test?
j) what is torsion shear test?

(Section B)

(2X5=20)

Attempt any four questions from Section B

Q2) discuss any five physical properties of minerals.
Q3) Draw a neat sketch of different parts of fold. what is the significance of folds in civil engineering projects.
Q4) Discuss geological considerations for the construction of tunnels?
Q5) Explain behaviour of rocks under uniaxial compression.
Q6) Explain usefulness of rock bolting in underground openings and stablizing slopes.

(Section C)

(2X10=20)

Attempt any two questions from section C

Q7) Describe geological work of river as an agent or erosion, Transportation and deposition.
Q8) Draw a neat sketch of fault showing various parts. Discuss significance of faults in civil engineering operations.
Q9) Describe static and dynamic in-situ tests for rocks.