BVM ENGINEERING COLLEGE [AN AUTONOMOUS INSTITUTION]
202ES: ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
CREDITS – 4 (Lc, Tc, Pc : 3, 1, 0)
2nd Year, B. Tech. (Civil Engineering)
Course Objectives:
The objective of the course is to:
1. Recognize earth constituents, natural earth materials, their physical - mechanical properties
2. Understand geological dynamic processes, tectonic structures, and influence on civil engineering
structure.
3. Understand geological, geophysical exploration and geospatial techniques for surface and
Sub-surface geological profile and usefulness in civil engineering projects
Teaching and Assessment Scheme:
Teaching Scheme
Credits Assessment Scheme
(Hours per week)
Total
Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
L T P C
ESE CE ESE CE
3 1 0 4 60 40 20 30 150
Course Content:
Unit Topics Teaching
No. Hours
1 General & Physical Geology: 08
Introduction: Scope of Geology Objectives of Engineering Geology
Dynamic Earth: Internal structure of the Earth, Work of natural agencies and
associated Surface/ subsurface features.
Earthquakes: Definitions, Basics of earthquake, Causes of earthquake, Earthquake
zones of India; Plate tectonics: Concepts and plate boundaries, Case studies (failure
of civil engineering structures)-protective measures.
Mass Movement: Definition, Classification, Causative internal and external factors,
protective measures; Case studies
2 Mineralogy and Petrology: 06
Minerals: Definition, formation of minerals, physical properties of mineral, Study of
common rock forming minerals.
Rock cycle: Study of major types of rocks with reference to their formation,
identification, textural and structural features and as Construction materials
3 Structural Geology 10
Outcrop, Primary and Secondary structures in rocks, stratification, dip and strike
relation.
Folds and Faults, types, classification, causative factors, identification in Field and
their Engineering implication. Joints and Unconformity in rocks, genesis and their
Engineering significance.
Unit Topics Teaching
No. Hours
4 Applied geology for Civil Engineering 09
Geological and Geophysical Exploration methods (in brief), Drilling, Logging,
Stages for Geological investigation: Interpretation of geological maps, Source of
geological information for civil engineers.
Mechanical Properties of rock for strength parameters
Rock Mass rating ( RMR) , Rock Quality Designation ( RQD ) factors and Geological
strength Index for Blocky and Heterogeneous rock mass
Remote sensing applications for geo-environmental issues.
5 Engineering Geology for Civil Engineering Projects 09
Engineering Geology for Site selection of Dam, Tunnel, Reservoir and Highways;
Hydrogeology: Basics and engineering difficulties to the structures
Important examples of failures of civil structures due to Geological constrains
(Worldwide case studies)
Total 42
List of References:
1. Prabin Singh, “Engineering & General Geology” 8th S K KATARIA & SONS (KATSON)
2. Blyth, F.G.H. and D E’Freits M.H, “Geology for Engineers” 1st ELBS, London 1974.
3. Gokhale and K.V.G.K, “Principles of engineering geology” 1st Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi 1981.
4. Gokhale, K.V.G.K. and Rao D.M, “Experiments in Engineering Geology” Tata Mc Graw Hill, New
Delhi 1981.
5. Reddy V, “Engineering Geology for Civil Engineers” 1st Oxford & IBH, New Delhi 1997.
6. Bangar K.M., “Principles of Engineering Geology” 3rd Standard Publishers Distributors, New Delhi
1995.
7. Kesavulu, “Textbook of Engineering Geology” 1st Macmillan India Ltd, New Delhi 1993.
8. Mukharjee P.K., “A text book of Geology” 7th The World Press Pvt. Ltd 1978.
9. Vasudev Kanithi, “Engineering Geology” 1st Universities Press pvt. Ltd. (Hyderabad) 2012.
10. Subinoy Gangopadhyay, “Engineering Geology” Oxford University Press 2013.
11. F.G.Bell, “Fundamentals of Engineering Geology” 1st BS Publication 2005.
12. Basudev Bhatta, “Remote sensing”. OXFORD
Course Outcomes (COs):
1. Understand the earth’s natural constituents, building materials and landform features.
2. Understand and assess the influence of geological processes, geo-dynamics, and geological
structures on civil project
3. Analyze and interpret implication of geological knowledge for feasibility of site for project.
4. Ascertain safe, suitable and economic civil engineering projects.
