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CLE1011 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

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Syllabus version
Pre-requisite NIL
2.0
Course Objectives:
1. To demonstrate the importance of Geology to take Civil Engineering decisions to solve the
earth related problems.
2. To introduce the fundamental of the engineering properties of earth materials for the use of
Civil Engineering constructions.
3. To develop quantitative skills and a frame work for solving Engineering Geological
problems.
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Know about the various internal structures of earth and plate tectonic movements.
2. Characterize the engineering properties of rocks, minerals and soil.
3. Assess the natural occurring various geological hazards.
4. Use seismic and electrical methods to investigate the subsurface of the earth.
5. Develop a native construction plan to incorporate all relevant aspects of Geology in Civil
Engineering work.
6. Apply Remote Sensing and GIS knowledge to investigate the Geological structures
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 2, 9
1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems
Module: 1 Earth Structure 4hours
Relevance and importance of Engineering Geology of Civil Engineers, Internal structure of the
earth- Composition - Plate Tectonics
Module: 2 Minerals and Rocks 4 hours
Minerals, their physical properties - rock forming minerals, physical and engineering properties of
igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
Module: 3 Weathering and Soil Formation 3 hours
Rock decay and weathering, soil origin and formation – classification and its engineering
importance, slope stability
Module: 4 Geological Structures 4 hours
Geological Structures - Folds, Faults and Joints – Engineering Considerations involves Structures.
Module: 5 Geological Hazards 6 hours
Brief description on geological hazards -cause and formation of flood, cyclone, Volcano, Landslides
and earthquake – Remedial Measures. Geological Considerations for Dam Reservoirs, Tunnels and
Road construction
Module: 6 Ground Water 4 hours
Characteristic of ground water, hydrogeological cycle, types of aquifers, water level fluctuations,
surface and subsurface geophysical methods, groundwater contamination, harvesting of rainwater.
Module: 7 Remote Sensing and GIS 3 hours
Introduction to Remote sensing and Geographical Information System
Module: 8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
J-component 60 hours
Challenging Projects for an individual or a group will be given based on the basic and the
advancements in the course contents.
Text Book (s)
Parbin Singh, Engineering & General Geology, S.K.Kataria and Sons- Delhi, 8th Edition,
1.
(2010).
Reference Books
1. Garg,S.K., Physical and Engineering Geology, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, (2010).
Dimitri, P. Krynine and William, P. Judd, Principles of Engineering Geology and
2.
Geomechanics, CBS Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi, (2005).
3. Garg. S.K. (2004), Physical and Engineering Geology, Khanna Publishers. – Delhi
4. Blyth – Edward Arnold F.G.H (1998), A Geology for Engineers, (7th Edition)
5. H. H. Reed and F. Rutly (1960), Elements of Mineralogy, Thomas Murby, London.
6. M. P. Billings (1972), Structural Geology, Prentice Hall, Eaglewood Cliffs
David. K. Todd John Wily & Sons Inc, Ground Water Hydrology (2005), 3rd Edition, New
7.
York
Project Titles (J component)
Challenging projects for Individual or a group will be given based on the basic and advancements in
the course content
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 04.03.2016
Approved by Academic Council 40th ACM Date 18.03.2016