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This document discusses geomorphology and weathering. It defines geomorphology as the study of Earth's surface processes and landforms. Geomorphologists use various methods like remote sensing and field observations to understand these processes and predict future landscape changes. The document then defines weathering as the natural breakdown of rocks and minerals by physical and chemical processes. Physical weathering breaks down rocks through forces like wind and water, while chemical weathering involves processes like oxidation and acid rain. There are different types of physical weathering like abrasion, frost wedging, and thermal expansion that wear rocks down over time.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
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3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
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- 3. INTRODUCTION Geomorphology is the study of the processes that shape the surface of the Earth. It is a branch of physical geography that deals with the origin and evolution of the landforms on the Earth's surface, and how they are influenced by natural processes such as weathering, erosion, and tectonic activity. Geomorphologists use a variety of methods to study these processes, including remote sensing, field observations, and modeling. They can also use this information to predict future changes in the landscape. Geomorphology is a fascinating and dynamic field that can help us to understand the Earth's ever-changing landscape. 3
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