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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