AG2211 - Applied Geology Syllabus Copy 3rd Sem - Civil Engineering | Anna University

AG2211 - Applied Geology Syllabus Copy 3rd Semester - Civil Engineering | Anna University               

                      Students those who are all studying 2nd year 3rd semester B.E civil engineering at Anna University or Anna University affiliated colleges all are applicable to below syllabus. AG2201 is the subject code for Applied Geology. Applied geology is one of a subject for 3rd sem civil engineering students. So if you looking for the syllabus copy for AG2201(Applied Geology), Text Books and Reference Books, Go below, copy and paste it on your word pad.

                                         AG2211 APPLIED GEOLOGY 

OBJECTIVE

At the end of this course the student shall be able to understand about geological formations,

classification and morphology of rocks, and the importance of the study of geology for civil

engineers with regard to founding structures like dams, bridges, buildings, etc. The student shall

also be able to appreciate the importance of geological formation in causing earthquakes and

landslides.

UNIT I GENERAL GEOLOGY

Geology in Civil Engineering – Branches of geology – Earth Structures and composition –

Elementary knowledge on continental drift and plate technologies. Earth processes –

Weathering – Work of rivers, wind and sea and their engineering importance – Earthquake belts

in India. Groundwater – Mode of occurrence – prospecting – importance in civil engineering

UNIT II MINERALOGY

Elementary knowledge on symmetry elements of important crystallographic systems – physical

properties of minerals – study of the following rock forming minerals – Quartz family. Feldpar

family, Augite, Hornblende, Biotite, Muscovite, Calcite, Garnet – properties, behaviour and

engineering significance of clay minerals – Fundamentals of process of formation of ore

minerals – Coal and petroleum – Their origin and occurrence in India.

UNIT III PETROLOGY

Classification of rocks – distinction between igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

Description occurrence, engineering properties and distribution of following rocks. Igneous rocks

– Granite, Syenite, Diorite, Gabbro, Pegmatite, Dolerite and Basalt Sedimentary rocks

sandstone, Limestone, shale conglo, Conglomerate and breccia. Metamorphic rocks. Quartizite,

Marble, Slate, Phyllite, Gniess and Schist.

UNIT IV STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICAL METHOD 

Attitude of beds – Outcrops – Introduction to Geological maps – study of structures – Folds,

faults and joints – Their bearing on engineering construction. Seismic and Electrical methods for

Civil Engineering investigations

UNIT V GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Remote sensing techniques – Study of air photos and satellite images – Interpretation for Civil

Engineering projects – Geological conditions necessary for construction of Dams, Tunnels,

Buildings, Road cuttings, Land slides – Causes and preventions. Sea erosion and coastal

protection.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

TEXT BOOKS

1. Parbin Singh, “Engineering and General Geology”, Katson Publication House, 1987.

2. Krynine and Judd, “Engineering Geology and Geotechniques”, McGraw-Hill Book

Company, 1990

REFERENCES

1. Legeet, “Geology and Engineering”, McGraw-Hill Book Company 1998

2. Blyth, “Geology for Engineers”, ELBS, 1995