3CE3

ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

L-3

UNIT 1

General  Geology :

Subdivision of Geology; Importance of Geology in Civil Engg.; Internal Structure of the

Earth; Physical properties of Minerals; Weathering and Work of Wind & River ; Geological Time Scale.

UNIT 2

Petrology :

Origin, Classification, Texture & Structures of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks;

Engineering Properties of Rocks.

UNIT 3

Structural Geology:

Causes & Classification of Fold, Fault, Joints & Unconformities.

Geophysical Methods:

Electrical resistivity & Seismic refraction method for civil engineering importance.

UNIT 4

Engineering Geology:

Geological investigation for site selection of site for Dams, Tunnels, Reservoirs and

Bridges. Site improvement for different engineering projects.

UNIT 5

Remote Sensing:

Introduction and applications in Civil Engineering.