Engineering Geology Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Civil Engineering third sem complete syllabus covered here. This will help you understand complete curriculum along with details such as exam marks and duration. The details are as follows.
| Subject Code | 15CV35 | IA Marks | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Lecture Hours/Week | 04 | Exam Marks | 80 |
| Total Number of Lecture Hours | 50 | Exam Hours | 3 |
CREDITS – 04
Course Objectives: This course will enable students to;
- To understand the internal structure and composition of the earth.
- To comprehend the properties, occurrence and uses of minerals in various industries.
- To learn about geo-morphological agents such as river, wind, sea waves, and their implications in implementing civil engineering projects.
- To gain knowledge about the structures of the rocks and their considerations in the selection of site for dams, tunnels, bridges and highways.
- To learn the application of Topographic maps, remote sensing and GIS in Civil engineering practices and natural resource management.
| Modules | Teaching Hour | Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (RBT) Level |
|---|---|---|
| Module -1 | _ | |
| Introduction: Application of Earth Science in Civil Engineering Practices, Understanding the earth, internal structure and composition. Mineralogy: Mineral properties, composition and their use in the manufacture of construction materials – Quartz Group (Glass); Feldspar Group (Ceramic wares and Flooring tiles); Kaolin (Paper, paint and textile); Asbestos (AC sheets); Carbonate Group ( Cement) ; Gypsum (POP, gypsum sheets, cement); Mica Group (Electrical industries); Ore minerals – Iron ores (Steel); Chromite (Alloy); Bauxite (aluminum); Chalcopyrite (copper) | 10 Hours | L1,L2 |
| Module -2 | _ | |
| 10 Hours | L2,L3 | |
| Module -3 | _ | |
| Geomorphology and Seismology: Landforms – Classification, Rock weathering, types and its effects on Civil Engineering Projects. Study of Geo-morphological aspects in the selection of sites for Dams, Reservoirs, Tunnels, Highways and Bridges. Watershed management, Floods and their control, River valley, Drainage pattern – parameters and development; Coastlines and their engineering considerations. Earthquake – Causes and Effects,, Seismic waves, Engineering problems related to Earthquakes, Earthquake intensity, Richter Scale, Seismograph, Seismic zones- World and India, Tsunami – causes and effects. Early warning system. Reservoir Induced Seismicity; Landslides – causes and their control. | 12 Hours | L2, L3, L5 |
| Module -4 | _ | |
| Hydrogeology: Hydrological cycle, Occurrence of Groundwater in different terrains -Weathered, Hard and Stratified rocks; Determination of Quality aspects – SAR, RSC and TH of Groundwater. Groundwater Pollution, Groundwater Exploration- Electrical Resistivity and Seismic methods, Resistivity curves, Water Bearing Formations, Aquifer types and parameters – Porosity, Specific yield and retention, Permeability, Transmissibility and Storage Coefficient. Springs and Artesian Wells, Artificial Recharging of Groundwater, Sea water intrusion and remedies. | 8 Hours | L4,L5 |
| Module -5 | _ | |
| Geodesy: Study of Topographic maps and Contour maps; Remote Sensing – Concept, Application and its Limitations; Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) – Concept and their use resource mapping. LANDSAT Imagery – Definition and its use. Impact of Mining, Quarrying and Reservoirs on Environment. Natural Disasters and their mitigation. | 10 Hours | L2,L3, L5 |
Course outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to
- Students will able to apply the knowledge of geology and its role in Civil Engineering
- Students will effectively utilize earth’s materials such as mineral, rocks and water in civil engineering practices.
- Analyze the natural disasters and their mitigation.
- Assess various structural features and geological tools in ground water exploration, Natural resource estimation and solving civil engineering problems.
- Apply and asses use of building materials in construction and asses their properties
Program Objectives (as per NBA)
- Engineering Knowledge.
- Problem Analysis.
- Interpretation of data.
Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have Ten questions, each full question carrying 16 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum Three sub divisions, if necessary) from each module.
- Each full question shall cover the topics under a module.
- The students shall answer Five full questions selecting one full question from each module.
- If more than one question is answered in modules, best answer will be considered for the award of marks limiting one full question answer in each module.
Text Books:
- P.K. Mukerjee, “A Text Book of Geology”, World Press Pvt., Ltd. Kolkatta.
- Parbin Singh, “Text Book of Engineering and General Geology”, Published by S.K. Kataria and Sons, New Dehli
Reference Books:
- Earthquake Tips – Learning Earthquake Design and Construction – C V R Murthy Published by National Information Centre of Earthquake Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
- Dimitri P Krynine and William R Judd, “Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
- K V G K Gokhale, “Principles of Engineering Geology”, BS Publications, Hyderabad.
- M Anji Reddy, “Text book of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System”, BS Publications, Hyderabad.
- Ground water Assessment, development and Management by K.R. Karanth, Tata Mc Graw Hills
- K. Todd, “Groundwater Hydrology”, Tata Mac Grow Hill, New Delhi.
- D. Venkata Reddy, “Engineering Geology”, New Age International Publications, New Delhi.
- S.K Duggal, H.K Pandey and N Rawal, “Engineering Geology”, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt, Ltd. New Delhi.
- M.P Billings, “Structural Geology”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi.
- K. S. Valdiya, “ Environmental Geology”,, Tata Mc Grew Hills.
- M. B. Ramachandra Rao, “Outlines of Geophysical Prospecting- A Manual for Geologists”, Prasaranga, University of Mysore, Myso
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Construction Technology & Management Group.
For all other BE/B.Tech 3rd Sem Subject syllabus do follow VTU 3rd Sem BE / B.Tech Syllabus CBCS (2015-16) Scheme for Civil Engineering Group.
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