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Note :- These notes are according to the R09 Syllabus book of JNTU.In R13 and R15,8-units of R09 syllabus are combined into 5-units in R13 and R15 syllabus. If you have any doubts please refer to the JNTU Syllabus Book.
UNIT – I
INTRODUCTION:Importance of geology from Civil Engineering point of view. Brief study of case histories of failure of some Civil Engineering constructions due to geological draw backs. Importance of Physical geology, Petrology and Structural geology.
WEATHERING OF ROCKS : Its effect over the properties of rocks importance of weathering with REFERENCE to dams, reservoirs and tunnels weathering of common rock like “Granite”
UNIT – II
MINERALOGY : Definition of mineral, Importance of study of minerals, Different methods of study of minerals. Advantages of study of minerals by physical properties.Role of study of physical properties of minerals in the identification of minerals. Study of physical properties of following common rock forming minerals: Feldsper , Quartiz , Flint , Jasper, Olivine , Augite , Hornblende , Muscovite , Biotite , Asbestos, Chlorite , Kyanite , Garnet, Talc , Calcite. Study of other common economics minerals such as Pyrite, Hematite , Magnetite, Chrorite , Galena , Pyrolusite , Graphite, Magnesite, and Bauxite.
UNIT – III
PETROLOGY : Definition of rock: Geological classification of rocks into igneous, Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Dykes and sills, common structures and textures of igneous. Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Their distinguishing features, Megascopic study of Granite, Dolerite, Basalt, Pegmatite, Laerite, Conglomerate, Sand Stone, Shale, Limestone, Gneiss, Schist, Quartzite, Marble and Slate. Rock excavation and stone aggregates.
UNIT – IV
STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY : Indian stratigraphy and geological time scale, out crop, strike and dip study of common geological structures associating with the rocks such as folds faults uncomformities and joints – their important types.
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UNIT – V
Importance of Geophysical studies Principles of geophysical study by Gravity methods. Magnetic methods, Electrical methods. Seismic methods, Radio metric methods and Geothermal method. Special importance of Electrical resistivity methods, and seismic refraction methods. Improvement of competence of sites by grouting etc. Fundamental aspects of Rock mechanics and Environmental Geology.
UNIT – VI
GEOLOGY OF DAMS AND RESERVOIRS : Types of dams and bearing of Geology of site in their selection, Geological Considerations in the selection of a dam site. Analysis of dam failures of the past. Factor’s Contributing to the success of a reservoir. Geological factors influencing water Lightness and life of reservoirs.
UNIT – VII
Ground water, Water table, common types of ground water, springs, cone of depression, geological controls of ground water movement, ground water exploration. Earth quakes, their causes and effects, shield areas and seismic belts. Seismic waves, Richter scale, precautions to be taken for building construction in seismic areas. Land slides, their causes and effect; measures to be taken to prevent their occurrence. Importance of study of ground water, earth quakes and land slides.
UNIT – VIII
TUNNELS : Purposes of tunneling, Effects of Tunneling on the ground Role of Geological Considerations ( ie. Tithological, structural and ground water ) in tunneling over break and lining in tunnels.
Reference – Engineering Geology – EG notes pdf – EG pdf notes – EG Notes
1. F.G. Bell, Fundamental of Engineering Geology Butterworths, Publications, New Delhi, 1992.
Text books – Engineering Geology Notes – EG notes pdf – EG pdf notes – EG Pdf – EG Notes
1.Principals of Engineering Geology by K.V.G.K. Gokhale – B.S publications
2.Engineering Geology by N.Chennkesavulu, Mc-Millan, India Ltd. 2005.
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