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BCV303 VTU Notes: Engineering Geology 2022 Scheme

Download BCV303 VTU Notes : Bridge the gap between geology and civil engineering with our BCV303 Engineering Geology notes. Learn about mineralogy, petrology, and structural geology essential for safe project design under the VTU 2022 Scheme. Download BCV302 VTU Notes

Engineering Geology

BCV303

2022 Scheme

Module 1 : Introduction, the scope of earth science in Engineering

Earth’s internal structure and composition, internal dynamics and Plate tectonics, Earthquakes – types, causes, so-seismic lines, seismic zonation, seismic proof structures. Volcanic eruption – types, causes. Landslides-causes types, preventive measures; Tsunami – causes, consequences, mitigation. Cyclones – causes and managemen

Module 2 : Earth Materials in Construction

Minerals -Industrial, rock-forming and ore minerals. Physical properties, composition. Rocks Types, structure/Texture, mineral composition occurrence, properties. Decorative (facing/polishing), railway ballast, rocks for masonry work, monumental/architecture, Dressing of stones, Requirement of good building stones.

Module 3 : Earth Surface process and Resources

Weathering, type, causes, soil insitu, drifted soil, soil profile, soil mineralogy, structure, types of soil, Black cotton soil v/s Lateritic soil; effects of weathering on monumental rocks. Soil Horizon, Soil Classification by Grain Size

Module 4 : Surface and sub investigation for deep foundation

Dip and strike, and outcrop problems(numerical problem geometrical/ simple trigonometry based), Borehole data(and problems), Faults, folds, unconformity, joints, types, recognition and their significance in Civil engineering projects like tunnel project, dam project, Reservoir site,.

Module 5 : Modern Tools and geophysical methods

Rocks as aquifers, water-bearing properties igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks , coefficient of permeability, factors affecting permeability, Electrical Resistivity meter, depth of water table, (numerical problems), seismic studies.