Engineering Geology Syllabus for B.Tech 3rd sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Engineering Geology B.Tech (R13) thirdsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this course the students will be able to understand the importance of geological knowledge such as earth, earthquake, volcanism and to apply this knowledge in projects such as dams, tunnels, bridges, roads, airport and harbor as well as to choose types of foundations.
UNIT I : PHYSICAL GEOLOGY [9 hours]
Geology in civil engineering – branches of geology – structure of earth and its composition – weathering of rocks – scale of weathering – soils – landforms and processes associated with river, wind, groundwater and sea – relevance to civil engineering. Plate tectonics – Earth quakes – Seismic zones in India.
UNIT II: MINEROLOGY [9 hours]
Physical properties of minerals – Quartz group, Feldspar group, Pyroxene – hypersthene and augite, Amphibole – hornblende, Mica – muscovite and biotite, Calcite, Gypsum and Clay minerals.
UNIT III : PETROLOGY [9 hours]
Classification of rocks, distinction between Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. Engineering properties of rocks. Description, occurrence, engineering properties, distribution and uses of Granite, Dolerite, Basalt, Sandstone, Limestone, Laterite, Shale, Quartzite, Marble, Slate, Gneiss and Schist.
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[TOTAL: 45 PERIODS]
OUTCOMES: The students completing this course
- Will be able to understand the importance of geological knowledge such as earth,
earthquake, volcanism and the action of various geological agencies. - Will realize the importance of this knowledge in projects such as dams, tunnels, bridges, roads, airport and harbor
- Can choose the types of foundations and other related aspects.
TEXT BOOKS:
- Varghese, P.C., Engineering Geology for Civil Engineering Prentice Hall of India Learning Private Limited, New Delhi, 2012.
- Venkat Reddy. D. Engineering Geology, Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Lt, 2010.
- Gokhale KVGK, “Principles of Engineering Geology”, B.S. Publications, Hyderabad 2011.
- Chenna Kesavulu N. “Textbook of Engineering Geology”, Macmillan India Ltd., 2009.
- Parbin Singh. A “Text book of Engineering and General Geology”, Katson publishing house, Ludhiana 2009.REFERENCES:
- Muthiayya, V.D. “ A Text of Geology”, Oxford IBH Publications, Calcutta, 1969
- Blyth F.G.H. and de Freitas M.H., Geology for Engineers, Edward Arnold, London, 2010.
- Bell .F.G.. “Fundamentals of Engineering Geology”, B.S. Publications. Hyderabad 2011.
- Dobrin, M.B “An introduction to geophysical prospecting”, McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1988.
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