CE6301 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY SYLLABUS

UNIT I PHYSICAL GEOLOGY

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

 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

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.

UNIT IV STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICAL METHODS

Geological maps – attitude of beds, study of structures – folds, faults and joints – relevance to civil engineering. Geophysical methods – Seismic and electrical methods for subsurface investigations.

UNIT V APPLICATION OF GEOLOGICAL  INVESTIGATIONS

 Remote  sensing  for  civil  engineering  applications;  Geological  conditions  necessary  for design and construction of Dams, Reservoirs, Tunnels, and Road cuttings – Hydro geological investigations and mining – Coastal protection structures. Investigation of Landslides, causes and mitigation.

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