Q1[2 Marks]Hydrogeology
Define aquifer. Differentiate between confined and unconfined aquifer.
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Engineering Geology II
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Institute of Engineering • 2083 Baishakh Board Examination
Q2[2 Marks]Rock Properties and Laboratory Tests
Describe Hoek-Brown failure criterion. Discuss the importance of mechanical properties of rock in civil engineering.
Q3[2 Marks]Rock Mass Classification
Write down the importance of discontinuities characters that affect rock mass classification. Discuss the tunnel excavation methods and support system in rock mass class IV based on Rock Mass Rating (RMR) classification.
Q4[2 Marks]Geological Hazards
Define earthquake. How do you calculate earthquake magnitude (Richter Scale)?
Q5[5 Marks]Engineering Geology for Site Selection and Construction
Write short notes (Any Two):
a) Seismic Refraction Tomography (SRT)
b) Elastic Modulus
c) Landslide Dam Outburst Flood (LDOF)
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1. Hydrogeology
- 1.1Basic terminologies: Porosity, permeability, hydraulic conductivity, deep and shallow groundwater circulation
- 1.2Introduction of aquifer and ground water movement
- 1.3Different aquifer system, artificial recharge and springshed management in the Nepal Himalaya
2. Rock Properties and Laboratory Tests
- 2.1Definition and importance of rock properties in engineering
- 2.2Mechanical properties of rocks: Stress-strain behavior, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio and strength
- 2.3Generalized Hoek-Brown failure criterion
- 2.4Introduction to laboratory testing: Uniaxial compression test, Brazilian tensile strength test, Triaxial compression test, Point load test, Schmidt hammer test, Direct shear test, Slake durability test
- 2.5Introduction to In-Situ stress test: Flat-Jack, Bore-hole over coring method, Hydrofracturing
3. Rock Mass Classification
- 3.1Introduction to rock mass
- 3.2Discontinuity characters
- 3.3Rock mass classification systems and their importance in civil engineering
- 3.4Rock Mass Rating (RMR), NGI-Q system, and geological strength index (GSI)
4. Geological Hazards
- 4.1Definition; Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk
- 4.2Introduction of major geological hazards and their effect on development of earth surfaces
- 4.3Landslides: Definition, classification, causes and mitigative measures
- 4.4Earthquakes and seismicity: Definition, measurement, causes and effects
- 4.5Erosion, flood, landslide dam outburst flood (LDOF) and glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)
5. Engineering Geology for Site Selection and Construction
- 5.1Aims and methods of engineering geological site investigation
- 5.2Study of topographic, geological, and engineering geological maps, satellite imagery, and Synthetic-Aperture Radar (SAR) image
- 5.3Introduction to geophysical investigation: Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Seismic Refraction Tomography (SRT), Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW), Microtremor Array Measurement (MAM)
- 5.4Geological investigation for dam, reservoir, road, canal, bridges, and underground excavation
- 5.5Introduction of borehole, core drilling, core logging, sampling, and bore hole problems
- 5.6Tunneling in rock: Methods, geological considerations, and tunnel mapping
6. Rock Slope Engineering
- 6.1Stereographic projection: Plotting a line and planes, representative joint set, rosette diagram
- 6.2Kinematic analysis of rock slope and modes of failure (Plane, wedge, toppling)
- 6.3Rock slope stabilization measures
Examination Scheme & Marks Distribution
Evaluation Structure
- Final Board Theory Exam: 60 Marks (Pass mark: 24)
- Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Pass mark: 16)
- Practical / Lab Exam: 25 or 50 Marks (Continuous lab evaluation + viva, where applicable)
* This is the general current IOE 60/40 scheme; verify course-specific details in the syllabus above.
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