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• Vazirani V.N. and Ratwani .M.M.­ Steel Structures, Khanna Publications New Delhi, 1992<br />

• Arya.A.S. & Ajmani.J.L., Design of Steel Structures, Nemchand & Bros., Roorkee.(U.P) 3rd Edn. 1986<br />

• Dayarathnam.P., Design of Steel Structures, Wheelers Publishing Co. Ltd., 2nd Edn. 1996<br />

• Kazimi. S. M. A. and Jindal. R. S., Design of Steel Structures, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall of India, New<br />

Delhi ­ 1988<br />

• IS CODES : IS 800, IS 801, IS 811 AND SP6(1) (Steel & Light gauge sections)<br />

BTCE603 ENGINEERING GEOLOGY L T P U<br />

PURPOSE<br />

To understand the basics and application of engineering geology technology.<br />

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />

3 1 0 3<br />

• To study the origin , development and ultimate fate of various surface features of the earth<br />

• To understand the basic building units of which the solid crust of the earth<br />

• To understand the nature of geographic distribution of rocks and engineering properties of rock on the earth<br />

• To understand the nature of geological structures and their importance on the civil engineering structures<br />

• To know the importance of geology in civil engineering practices<br />

GENERAL GEOLOGY<br />

The Scope of Geology in <strong>Engineering</strong> ­ Geological Agencies ­ External Agencies ­ Weathering, Wind, River, Sea,<br />

Landslide ­ Internal Agencies ­ Earthquake, Plate Tectonics, Ground Water.<br />

MINERALS OF THE EARTH'S CRUST<br />

Internal Structure of the Earth and their Composition ­ Rock Forming Minerals ­ Physical Properties of Minerals ­<br />

Quartz, Feldspar, Mica ­ Calcite ­ <strong>Engineering</strong> Significance of Clay Minerals, Coal, Petroleum.<br />

ROCKS OF THE EARTH'S CRUST<br />

Rocks and their study ­ Rock Cycle ­ Igneous Rocks ­ Sedimentary Rocks ­ Metamorphic Rocks ­ <strong>Engineering</strong><br />

Properties, Uses and Indian Occurrence of the following rocks ­ Granite, Diorite, Dolerite, Pegmatite, Basalt, Shale,<br />

Sandstone, Limestone, Breccia and Conglomerate, Gneiss, Schist, Slate, Quartzite and Marble.<br />

STRUCTURAL FEATURES OF ROCKS<br />

Introduction ­ Terminology ­ Outcrop ­ Geological Map ­ Clinometer ­ Geological Structures ­ Folds, Faults and<br />

Joints ­ <strong>Engineering</strong> Considerations involves Structures.<br />

GEOLOGY FOR ENGINEERING PROJECTS<br />

Geological Investigations ­ Geophysical Investigations ­ Remote Sensing Techniques ­ Geological Considerations for<br />

Dam Reservoirs, Tunnels and Road Cuts ­ Practice in Geology ­ Demonstration for Clinometer, Electrical Resistivity<br />

Meter, Geological Maps ­ Identification of Crystals, Minerals and Rocks.<br />

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