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Engineering Geology HTGT401
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Official AKTU syllabus of Engineering Geology (HTGT401) for B.Tech Honors Degree in Geotechnical Engineering – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Engineering Geology
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CO1. To describe weathering process and mass movements.
CO2. To explain various properties of minerals and their engineering significance.
CO3. To identify various types of rocks.
CO4. To interpret the importance of different geological features and their effects and to apply the principles of geological investigations in civil engineering structures.
CO5. To define a role of geotechnical engineer as rock specialist/mining engineer/tunnel specialist for proper execution of any infrastructure project.
| Unit-1 | Introduction and scope of Geology and subdivision, Internal structure of the earth, Weathering, erosion and denudations process on earth material and natural agencies, Geological work of wind, river underground water and glaciers. Earthquakes: Basics of earthquake, earthquake history, seismic activity, concept of intensity and magnitude of earthquake, causes of earthquake, influence on civil structures and engineering consideration, seismic zonation, Stratigraphy of INDIA-Introduction. | 8 |
| Unit-2 | Study of physical properties of mineral and study of common rock forming minerals & way of formation of minerals, Study of three types of rocks with reference to their formation, identification, textural and structural features Rocks and natural materials as a construction material.Index properties of rocks, Physical and Mechanical properties, Defects in rock mass,Modes of failures of rocks. | 8 |
| Unit-3 | Outcrop, stratification, dip and strike relation, Unconformity, joints their types and genesis Faults and folds with their types and causes, Engineering consideration of joints, folds and faults. Basics of Engineering Geology, Importance of geological studies to Engineers and significance of geological Investigations for civil engineering projects, Geology for Site selection of Dam, Tunnel, Reservoir and Highways. | 8 |
| Unit-4 | Classification causes and effect of mass movements, stability of Slopes in unconsolidated materials, Influence of dip and slope Precautionary measures and control of mass movements, Case studies. Ground water and occurrence, investigations, quality, artificial recharging. | 8 |
| Unit-5 | Tunnels – Basic terminology and application, Site investigations, Construction control and maintenance, tunnel ventilation. Basics of rock mechanics in context to tunneling. | 8 |
Text & References Books:
- Mukharjee, P.K., A text book of Geology, The World Press Pvt. Ltd.
- Kesavulu, C., Textbook of Engineering Geology, Macmillan India Ltd, 1993, New Delhi.
- Bangar, K.M, Principles of Engineering Geology, Standard Publishers Distributors, 1995, New
- Billings, M.P., Structural Geology, Prentice-Hall India, 1974, New Delhi.
- Blyth, F.G.H and de Freitas, M.H. Geology for Engineers, ELBS, 1974 London.
- Gokhale, KVG.K and Rao, D.M., Experiments in Engineering Geology, Tata-McGraw Hill, 1981, New Delhi.
- Kesavulu, C. Textbook of Engineering Geology, Macmillan, India Ltd., 1993,New Delhi.
- Lilesand, T.M. and Ralph W. Keifer., Remote sensing and Image Interpretation, John Wiley & Sons, 1987, New York.
- Reddy, V. Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers; Oxford & IBH, 1997, New Delhi.
- Todd, D.K. Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley & Sons, 1980, New York.
- Parbin Singh, Engineering Geology.
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