Engineering Geology

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Explain the distinguishing features of igneous, Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks with examples Describe granite, khondalite and gneiss rocks and describe their occurrence in India Describe the various geologic structures in rocks along with their classification, origin and techniques used for their identification in the field Describe the various methods by which weathering of rocks takes place Describe the engineering classification of weathering of rocks Describe the formation of soils Discuss the susceptability of relative stability of minerals to weathering Describe the important clay minerals Discuss the geological classification of soils Discuss the engineering classification of soils Describe the various types of soils and their uses Discuss the hydrologic cycle with the help of a sketch Compare and contrast aquifer and water table Discuss the occurrence of groundwater various lithological formations Explain groundwater occurrence in differ...

References F. G Bell, Fundamentals of Engineering Geology, Aditya Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1992. Tony Waltham, Foundations of Engineering Geology Terry R. West, Geology Applied to Engineering D. P. Krynine and W. R. Judd, Principles of Engineering Geology and Geotechnics, CBS Publishers & Distributors, First Edition, 1998 David George Price, Engineering Geology: Principles and Practice DUGGAL,S.K. & PANDEY,H.K., Engineering Geology R. V. G K. Gokhale, Engineering Geology, BS Publishers, 2005. Attewell and I. W. Farmer, JEROME V. DEGRAFF ROBERT B.JOHNSON, Principles of Engineering Geology John W Cosgrove, Structural Geology And Rock Engineering Principles of Engineering Geology, Chapman and Hall, 1976. Alan E Kehew, General Geology for Engineers Engineering Geology by Subinoy Gangopadhyay

DISASTER PREVENTION, MITIGATION AND MANAGEMENT DISASTER A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that seriously disrupts the functioning of a community or society and causes human, material, and economic or environmental losses that exceed the community’s or society’s ability to cope using its own resources Disasters can be man-made or natural. Natural disasters cannot be prevented as they occur due to forces of nature. They can only be mitigated or managed. However, man-made disasters for example wars, industrial accidents, excessive use of toxic pesticides, accidents, etc can be easily prevented by practicing due diligence and moderation. In case of any disaster, it is imperative that the community take proactive measures much before any emergency occurs. This can be made possible by organising regular drills in order to respond to any emergency. An important role is played by the Operational Impact Analysis Disaster Recovery Plan. The roles and responsibilities of the me...

Geological description and occurrences of some rocks: GRANITE It is a plutonic, light coloured  igneous rock It is the most common rock Two  essential mineral constituents of granite are quartz and feldspar Mica and hornblende are also found in granite Granites are generally coursed to medium grained holo-crystalline and equi-granular rocks Types of granites are distinguished on the basis of relative abundance of some particular accessory mineral in them. Granite is the most widely distributed igneous rock in the crust of the earth. They occur chiefly as deep-seated intrusive bodies like sills, boses, stocks and phacoliths Granites find extensive use in architectural and massive construction where they are found in abundance. These rocks have been used extensively in monuments and memorials, as columns and steps and as flooring in buildings. BASALTS  

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