Engineering Geology (CV202)
Course Name:
Engineering Geology (CV202)
Programme:
B.Tech(Civil)
Semester:
Third
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0) 3
Content:
General Geology, Physical Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology. Study of Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
rocks, Physico - mechanical properties of rocks.
Structural geology : Study of folds, faults, Joints, unconformities: resource engg., remote sensing
applications, Hydrogeology : Aquifers, geophysical exploration, selection of dam sites, tunnels, land slide
control measures, environmental geology.
References:
Parbin Singh, Engineering and General Geology, Katson Pub., Delhi, Sixth edition 2001.
Blyth. F.G.H & De Freitas M. H.,Engineering Geology, ELBS, 7th edition, 1984D.V.Reddy, Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers, Oxford IBH Publishers,1995,1997
Department:
Civil Engineering
