B.TechSemester 52024-25Engineering GeologyBCE054

Engineering Geology (BCE054) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Engineering Geology Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2024-25. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 5

Session:2024-25

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Engineering Geology (BCE054) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2 x 07 = 14

a
What are the major branches of geology that contribute to civi l engineering?
b
Explain the role of mineralogy in civil engineering projects
c
What are the basic physical properties of minerals?
d
What is an outcrop, and how is it related to the topography of an area?
e
Explain the process of erosion a nd its effect on rock formations
f
What is the significance of a geological survey in site select ion for bridges?
g
Explain the concept of an artesian well and its importance in water management

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21

a
Describe the structure and texture of igneous rocks. How do these properties affect their use as building materials?
b
Explain the classification of faults and how each type influ ences construction activities
c
Discuss the process and caus es of landslides and their preve ntive measures in hilly regions
d
Explain the significance of t he dip and strike of beds in ge ological mapping and its application in civil engineering
e
Discuss the role of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and NIRM in geological investigations in India

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07

a
Explain how the classification of rocks based on texture and origin helps in their selection for engineering purposes
b
Discuss the process of weathe ring and the factors that influ ence it, especially in the context of construction
a
Describe the types of folds found in rock formations and exp lain their impact on construction stability
b
Discuss the geological consid erations for selecting a site f or a reservoir, focusing on the factors related to the underlying rock and soil
a
What is the significance of studying rock deformation for civil engineers, particularly in earthquake-prone regions?
b
Explain the geophysical explor ation methods used for investigating subsurface structures
a
Define the term "aquifer" and discuss its role in groundwate r management. Provide examples
b
Explain the classification of seismic zones in India and the ir relevance to construction practices
a
Discuss the engineering prope rties of common building stones and their suitability for use in large-scale projects like dams and bridges
b
Explain the concept of unconformities in geology and their r elevance in geological hazard assessment

Question text is extracted from the official AKTU question paper PDF above. Hindi translations are omitted — every question is printed in English in the original paper. Last verified: 2026-08-23.

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