JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Pre-Requisites

Engineering Geology Theory

Course Objectives

The objective of this lab is that to provide practical knowledge about physical

properties of minerals, rocks, drawing of geological maps, showing faults, uniformities etc.

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Understands the method and ways of investigations required for Civil Engg projects
• Identify the various rocks, minerals depending on geological classifications
• Will able to learn to couple geologic expertise with the engineering properties of rock and unconsolidated materials in the characterization of geologic sites for civil work projects and the quantification of processes such as rock slides and settlement.
• Write a technical laboratory report

List of Experiments

• 1. Study of physical properties of minerals.
• 2. Study of different group of minerals.
• 3. Study of Crystal and Crystal system.
• 4. Identification of minerals: Silica group: Quartz, Amethyst, Opal; Feldspar group: Orthoclase, Plagioclase; Cryptocrystalline group: Jasper; Carbonate group: Calcite; Element group: Graphite; Pyroxene group: Talc; Mica group: Muscovite; Amphibole group: Asbestos, Olivine, Hornblende, Magnetite, Hematite, Corundum, Kyanite, Garnet, Galena, Gypsum.
• 5. Identification of rocks (Igneous Petrology): Acidic Igneous rock: Granite and its varieties, Syenite, Rhyolite, Pumice, Obsidian, Scoria, Pegmatite, Volcanic Tuff. Basic rock: Gabbro, Dolerite, Basalt and its varieties, Trachyte.
• 6. Identification of rocks (Sedimentary Petrology): Conglomerate, Breccia, Sandstone and its varieties, Laterite, Limestone and its varieties, Shales and its varieties.
• 7. Identification of rocks (Metamorphic Petrolody): Marble, slate, Gneiss and its varieties, Schist and its varieties. Quartzite, Phyllite.
• 8. Study of topographical features from Geological maps. Identification of symbols in maps.
• 9. Simple structural Geology Problems (Folds, Faults & Unconformities) LAB EXAMINATION PATTERN:
• 1. Description and identification of SIX minerals
• 2. Description and identification of Six (including igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks)
• 3. Interpretation of a Geological map along with a geological section.
• 4. Simple strike and Dip problems.
• 5. Microscopic identification of rocks. R18 B.TECH CIVIL ENGG. *MC309/*MC409: CONSTITUTION OF INDIA B.Tech. II Year I Sem. L T/P/D C 3 0/0/0 0 The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. Parliament of India cannot make any law which violates the Fundamental Rights enumerated under the Part III of the Constitution. The Parliament of India has been empowered to amend the Constitution under Article 368, however, it cannot use this power to change the “basic structure” of the constitution, which has been ruled and explained by the Supreme Court of India in its historical judgments. The Constitution of India reflects the idea of “Constitutionalism” – a modern and progressive concept historically developed by the thinkers of “liberalism” – an ideology which has been recognized as one of the most popular political ideology and result of historical struggles against arbitrary use of sovereign power by state. The historic revolutions in France, England, America and particularly European Renaissance and Reformation movement have resulted into progressive legal reforms in the form of “constitutionalism” in many countries. The Constitution of India was made by borrowing models and principles from many countries including United Kingdom and America. The Constitution of India is not only a legal document but it also reflects social, political and economic perspectives of the Indian Society. It reflects India’s legacy of “diversity”. It has been said that Indian constitution reflects ideals of its freedom movement; however, few critics have argued that it does not truly incorporate our own ancient legal heritage and cultural values. No law can be “static” and therefore the Constitution of India has also been amended more than one hundred times. These amendments reflect political, social and economic developments since the year 1950. The Indian judiciary and particularly the Supreme Court of India has played an historic role as the guardian of people. It has been protecting not only basic ideals of the Constitution but also strengthened the same through progressive interpretations of the text of the Constitution. The judicial activism of the Supreme Court of India and its historic contributions has been recognized throughout the world and it gradually made it “as one of the strongest court in the world”. Course content
• 1. Meaning of the constitution law and constitutionalism
• 2. Historical perspective of the Constitution of India
• 3. Salient features and characteristics of the Constitution of India
• 4. Scheme of the fundamental rights
• 5. The scheme of the Fundamental Duties and its legal status
• 6. The Directive Principles of State Policy – Its importance and implementation
• 7. Federal structure and distribution of legislative and financial powers between the Union and the States
• 8. Parliamentary Form of Government in India – The constitution powers and status of the President of India
• 9. Amendment of the Constitutional Powers and Procedure
• 10. The historical perspectives of the constitutional amendments in India
• 11. Emergency Provisions: National Emergency, President Rule, Financial Emergency
• 12. Local Self Government – Constitutional Scheme in India
• 13. Scheme of the Fundamental Right to Equality
• 14. Scheme of the Fundamental Right to certain Freedom under Article 19
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