Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III ENGINEERING GEOLOGY Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2017 - R13)
Part A is compulsory. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit.
PART - A
Define Petrology.
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Petrology is the branch of geology that focuses on the study of rocks, including their composition, texture, structure, occurrence, and the processes involved in their formation and transformation.
Explain importance of Structural Geology in Civil Engineering.
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Structural geology is crucial in civil engineering for assessing the stability of rock masses at construction sites. It helps in identifying geological structures like folds, faults, and joints that can influence the strength and permeability of foundations, affect the safety of slopes, and dictate the design requirements for dams, tunnels, and bridges.
What is Dyke?
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List the various Physical Properties of Quartz.
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What is Richter scale?
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Explain Dip and Strike with example.
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What is ground Subsidence?
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Explain Gravity methods?
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Describe the effects of tunneling on the ground.
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Explain classification of Tunnels.
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PART - B
Explain in detail about Chemical Weathering.
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Discuss about importance of Physical and Structural Geology in Civil Engineering.
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Write in detail about the physical Properties of minerals.
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Explain the structures and Textures of Metamorphic Rocks.
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Discuss about Earthquakes and theirs causes and effects.
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Write in detail about the classification of Faults with neat sketch.
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Discuss in detail about the Geological Considerations of Reservoirs with neat sketch.
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Explain about the Seisemic methods with neat sketch.
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Describe in detail about Subsidence over Mines.
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Describe in detail about Groundwater Considerations of Tunnels.
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