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CVL121

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CVL121
Engineering Geology
Credits 3
Structure 3-0-0
Pre-requisites
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CVL121 : Engineering Geology

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Engineering Geology: Introduction; Dynamic Earth; Origin, Age, Interior, Materials of Earth; Silicate Structures and Symmetry Elements; Physical properties, Formation of Rocks; Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic processes and structures, Characterisation; Weathering Processes; Geological Work of Rivers, Glaciers, Wind and Sea/Oceans, Deposits and Landforms; Formation of Soils; Geological Time Scale; Structural Features, Attitude of beds, Folds, Joints, Faults, Plate tectonics; Stress Distribution; Geophysical methods,Earthquakes. Engineering Properties of Rocks; Rock as Construction Material; Geological Site Criteria for Tunnels and Underground Structures, Foundations, Dams, Rock Slopes and Landslides. CVp121 Engineering Geology Lab 1 Credit (0-0-2) Pre-requisite(s):