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AG3601 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY LTPC

3 003
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course will familiarize the students on the role and importance of geology in civil
engineering, apart from learning the techniques of surface and subsurface investigations using
geological, geophysical and geomechanical methods.

UNIT I PHYSICAL GEOLOGY AND GEOMORPHOLOGY 9


Significance of Geology in Civil Engineering; Internal structure of the Earth; Weathering: types,
engineering classification of weathered rocks and relevance to Civil Engineering; Fluvial, Marine,
Glacial and Aeolian landforms and their importance in Civil Engineering; Plate tectonics and its
relevance to earthquakes; Groundwater: types of aquifers, origin, movement and role of groundwater
in Civil Engineering constructions.
UNIT II MINERALOGY AND PETROLOGY 9
Physical and Chemical properties of common rock forming minerals: Quartz family, Feldspar family,
Mica (Muscovite, Biotite & Vermiculite), Pyroxene (Augite & Hypersthene), Amphibole (Hornblende),
Calcite, Gypsum and Clay minerals and their significance. Formation of Igneous, Metamorphic and
Sedimentary rocks; Description of important rocks: Granite, Syenite, Dolerite, Basalt, Quartzite,
Slate, Schist, Gneiss, Marble, Sandstone, Limestone, Shale and Conglomerate. Engineering
properties of rocks: field and laboratory tests.

UNIT III STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND ROCK MECHANICS 9


Attitudes of beds: Strike and Dip measurements and their relevance to civil engineering; Different
types of folds, faults, joints and fractures in rocks and their significance in civil engineering
constructions; Geomechanical properties of rocks: Rock Quality Designation (RQD), Rock Mass
Rating (RMR) and Geological Strength Index (GSI) and their importance in various civil engineering
projects.
UNIT IV GEOPROSPECTING 9
Geological mapping techniques; Remote Sensing: Fundamentals and its role in geological mapping;
Geophysical methods for subsurface investigations: Electrical, Seismic & Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR); Subsurface logging and their importance in civil engineering projects.

UNIT V GEOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND GEOHAZARDS 9


Geological conditions necessary for designing and construction of important structures: Dams,
Reservoirs, Tunnels, Road cuttings and Coastal protection; Landslides: Causes and mitigation;
Earthquakes & Tsunamis: Causes and mitigation; Case studies for the above topics.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
On completion of this course, the students expected to be able to:
CO1 Knowing the internal structure of earth and its relation to earthquakes. Landforms created by
various geological agents and their importance in civil engineering.
CO2 Getting knowledge on various minerals and rocks that can be used as construction materials
and road aggregates. In addition, testing the suitability of rocks for foundation purposes.
CO3 Studying various geological structures and their impact in engineering constructions. Further,
learning the geomechanical properties of rocks and their significance in engineering projects.
CO4 Gaining knowledge on the role of geological mapping, remote sensing and geophysics for
surface and subsurface investigations. In addition, students will also gain knowledge on
borehole logging techniques and their applications in civil engineering.
CO5 Applying geological knowledge for designing and constructing major civil
engineering structures, and also mitigating various geological hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis.
TEXT BOOKS:
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2. Macmillan India Ltd., 2018.

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