M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Geology
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY, MINING GEOLOGY AND
ORE DRESSING
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
Write a short note of the following:
1. Elastic property of rock.
2. Building materials.
3. Butters dam.
4. Uses of tunnel.
5. Haulage.
6. Stripping ratio.
7. Stopping.
8. Hydraulicking.
9. Gyratory crusher.
10. Wilfley table.
Sub. Code
5MGE3C2
AFF-5078
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Evaluate the need of geological knowledge in the
field of civil engineering.
Or
Explain the properties of building stone.
12. Differentiate arch dam and gravity dam.
Or
Give a brief account of reservoir problems
associated with geology.
13. Write descriptive notes on rock drilling.
Or
Briefly, write about the gold panning method.
14. Explain sub-level caving method of mining.
Or
Briefly, describe the mitigations of mining hazards.
15. Write a paragraph about size reduction
fundamentals.
Or
Mention the principles of magnetic-electrostatic
separation.
AFF-5078
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sp4
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain the importance of geological investigations for
the contraction of buildings and bridges.
17. Classify dams and enumerate the geological
investigations for dam construction.
18. Write a detailed account of granite mining.
19. Describe surface placer mining methods.
20. Give a brief account of the following:
Size separation
Frothing flotation.
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