B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
Geology
Elective — HYDROGEOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define aquifer.
2. What are groundwater provinces?
3. Define laminar flow.
4. Define Darcy's law.
5. Define exploration.
6. What is physical quality of groundwater?
7. Define Tensile strength.
8. Define Elastic limits.
9. What is Grouting?
10. Define tunnel.
Sub. Code
4BGEE2A
AFF-4484
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions by choosing either or
11. Give a brief account on the origin of groundwater.
Or
Write short notes on types of aquifers.
12. Give short note on the groundwater level
fluctuations.
Or
Describe transmissibility and storage coefficient.
13. Describe the chemical characteristics of
groundwater required for domestic use.
Or
Describe the wenner methods of electrode
configuration in groundwater investigation.
14. Describe the geological consideration in the
construction of bridges.
Or
Define landslides and describe about the causes of
landslide.
15. Write short notes on Gravity dam and Arch dam.
Or
Describe the coastal erosion and how to prevent.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain different geological formation as aquifers.
17. Discuss the relation of rock textures to porosity.
18. Discuss the groundwater quality in different provinces in
Tamilnadu.
19. Explain the engineering properties of rock used as
aggregates and building stone.
20. Discuss the role of geologists in the construction of dam.
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