Papers by Mysore Janardhana
Environmental Earth Sciences, 2013
Groundwater of an aquifer located in the vicinity of a large coal washery near Zarand City, Iran ... more Groundwater of an aquifer located in the vicinity of a large coal washery near Zarand City, Iran consists of two hydrochemically differing facies, which have been informally designated as groundwater (A) and groundwater (B). Groundwater (A) is native, brackish in composition and is characterized by Na ? [ Mg 2? [ Ca 2? [ K ? and SO 4 2-[ HCO 3-[ Cl-[ NO 3-. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient matrices, factor analysis data, and values of chloroalkaline indices, C ratio and Na ? /Clmolar ratio indicate that in the groundwater (A), the ionic load of Ca 2? , Mg 2? , Na ? , K ? , SO 4 2and HCO 3 is derived essentially from weathering of both carbonates and aluminosilicates and direct cation and reverse cation-anion exchange reactions. Groundwater (B) is the polluted variant of the groundwater (A), brackish to saline in composition, and unlike the groundwater (A), consists of HCO 3 as the dominant anion. In comparison with the groundwater (A), the groundwater (B) contains higher concentrations of all ions, and its average ionic load (av. = 59.74 me/L) is 1.43 times higher than that of the groundwater (A) (av. = 41.54 me/L). Additional concentrations of Ca 2? , Mg 2? , K ? , SO 4 2-, Cland HCO 3 in the groundwater (B) are provided mainly by downward infiltrating water from the coal washery tailings pond and reverse cation-anion exchange reaction between tailings pond water and exchanger of the aquifer matrix during non-conservative mixing process of groundwater (A) and tailings pond water. Certain additional concentrations of Na ? , K ? and NO 3 in the groundwater (B) are provided by other anthropogenic sources. Quality wise, both groundwaters are marginally suitable for cultivation of salt-tolerant crops only.
An attempt has been made to evaluate the geotechnical characteristics of volcaniclastic rocks in ... more An attempt has been made to evaluate the geotechnical characteristics of volcaniclastic rocks in Taiz city of Republic of Yemen for slope stabilisation of the existing civil structures and new construction purposes. The aim of this paper is to define the quality of volcaniclastic rock mass into several “classes” based on which the concerned civil engineer can take suitable measures for the stabilisation of the rock mass itself.Classifications are made based on field analysis and laboratory measurements. Finally, the indirect method of assessing the quality of the rock mass is also adopted. Rock quality assessment based on two attributes (1) properties of intact rock and (2) joints has been made by determining the Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS), Rock Quality Designation (RQD) index and Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system. The volcaniclastic rocks in the study area are represented by tuffs, ignimbrites, breccias and volcanic agglomerates rocks. All these volcanic materials are mainly o...
Engineering properties of the rocks play an important role for designing urban infrastructures in... more Engineering properties of the rocks play an important role for designing urban infrastructures in natural hazard prone areas. The entire Taiz city in Yemen is built on volcanic flows and their variants. This paper presents the first report on the description and the engineering characteristics of the Tertiary basaltic lava rock masses in and around Taiz city, Yemen. Geoengineering assessment was made by well established direct and indirect approaches. The direct approach involved the evaluation of physical and mechanical characteristics as well as discontinuity measurements of 23 representative outcrops and field tests. The indirect approach is comprised of characterization of rock masses using Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system and determination of Geological Strength Index (GSI), shear strength parameters (c, φ), compressive strength (σcm), tensile strength (σtm) and deformation modulus (Erm) of the jointed basaltic lava flow rock masses using the generalized Hoek–Brown criterion emplo...
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 2017
This paper is aimed at the description and the geotechnical characterization of the Tertiary gran... more This paper is aimed at the description and the geotechnical characterization of the Tertiary granitic rock masses of the northern face of Sabir Mountain, Taiz city, Yemen, for the first time. For accomplishing this task, direct and indirect approaches are adopted. The direct approach is represented by field and laboratory investigations. Field investigations include discontinuity (joints) measurements/evaluation, applied Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system and Geological Strength Index (GSI) system, in addition to field tests, while laboratory investigations encompass physico-mechanical tests carried out on granitic rock materials. Indirect approach for the estimation of shear strength parameters (c, Ø), compressive strength (σ cm), tensile strength (σ tm) and deformation modulus (E rm) of these rock masses was made by applying the generalized Hoek-Brown failure criterion using geotechnical Roc-Lab software. The laboratory results indicate that the Tertiary granitic rock masses show wide range of variations in their physico-mechanical characteristics owing to degree of weathering /alteration and microfractures. The intact samples of Sabir granitic (Tg) rocks show "Moderate" to "High" density, "Low" to "Medium" porosity, "Good" to "Marginal" water absorption capacity and "Weak" to "Very Strong" strength. Stereographically, three main sets of discontinuities (joints) are identified at each station; however, the fourth joint set occurs, in addition to random joint sets. The discontinuities (joints) trend predominately in NE-SW and NW-SE directions in conformity with the regional structures or faults. According to Jv j/m³ values, the degree of jointing of these rock masses are varied from "Moderate" to "High" jointing. These rocks are categorized as "Fair" to "Excellent" quality, "Fair" to "Good/Very Good" quality and "Poor" to "Very Good" quality classes according to RQD, RMR b89 and GSI respectively. Values of the shear strength parameters (c and Ø) and the other rock mass parameters (σ tm , σ c , σ cm and E rm) show variations depending on the rock mass quality and properties of intact rock. However, in general the values of the rock mass parameters are found to increase with increase in the quality of rock mass and intact rock properties.
International Journal of Advanced Earth Science and Engineering, 2016
Geologic and petrographic studies of Tertiary volcanic rocks and their intrusive bodies such as p... more Geologic and petrographic studies of Tertiary volcanic rocks and their intrusive bodies such as plutons, dykes and sills were carried out in and around Taiz city, Yemen with an aim to document their field occurrence and distribution as well as to study their mineralogical composition. This has an important bearing on the town planning in the city of Taiz as the existing buildings are collapsing due to the foundation problems. Studies on 110 exposures, carefully selected after field traverses revealed that the Tertiary rocks in the study region are mainly represented by typical bimodal maficfelsic associations in the form of flows, plutons and dykes. Tertiary volcanic flows are characterized by alternating sequences of basic and felsic rocks and varicoloured volcaniclastic deposits which were all extruded and fed from fracturing and fissuring in the old rocks through which magma emerged in successive pulses, flooding the surrounding region. The basic flows (Tb1, Tb2 and Tb3) consist of jointed/massive basaltic rocks and volcaniclastic deposits while the felsic flows (Tr1 and Tr2) are comprised of jointed/massive rhyolite/dacite rocks and also varicoloured felsic volcaniclastic deposits. All these rocks show wide variations in their geological and petrographical characteristics such as colour, texture, heterogeneity, macro/microfractures, weathering/alteration, thickness, horizontal attitude, and intercalation with volcaniclastic deposits, repetition with depth in both vertical and horizontal directions. Volcaniclastic deposits are also characterized with great diversity in their types, colours, textural features, thicknesses, grain sizes, matrices, and degree of roundness of rock fragments and alternating and/or interlocking as well as intercalation laterally and vertically with basalt/rhyolite lava rocks. Volcaniclastic rocks were classified for the first time in the study area based on their particle sizes into different types. They range from strong, compact, welded rocks to weak, altered soils. The younger Sabir granitic pluton is represented by alkaline or peralkaline granites that are white to greyish white coloured massive, medium to coarse-grained, grading up to granite porphyry. Petrographic examinations of 52 thin sections representing the samples of basaltic lava flows, rhyolitic/dacite lava flows and younger intrusives under polarizing microscope have been carried to study their mineralogy. The dominant minerals in basaltic rocks are plagioclase, augite and olivine whereas rhyolitic rocks contain quartz, orthoclase and biotite. The main mineral constituents of younger granitic rocks are k-feldspar, quartz, hornblende and biotite. The mafic and felsic dykes
Aquatic Procedia, 2015
The suitability of groundwater quality of 22 wells located in the rural areas surrounding Ingaldh... more The suitability of groundwater quality of 22 wells located in the rural areas surrounding Ingaldhal defunct copper mine in Chithradurga district of Karnataka state was assessed for drinking purpose based on the various water quality parameters. Standard methods for physicochemical analysis of groundwater samples were employed. The results of analysis carried out showed the following concentration ranges: pH (7.61-8.34), EC (950-3120 μS/cm), TH (410-1400 mg/l), TDS (594-1913 mg/l), F- (0.15-1.43mg/l), NO3- (14-162mg/l), HCO3- (417-574mg/l), SO42- (68-286mg/l) and Ca2+ (59-150mg/l), Mg2+ (49-250mg/l), Na+ (38-290mg/l), K+ (6-58mg/l). The ionic dominance for the major cations and the anions respectively were in the order of Mg2+ > Na+ > Ca2+ > K+ and HCO3- > Cl- > SO42- > NO3- > Fe- > F- > CO3-. Most of the samples analyzed were above the Guidelines set by both national (BIS) and international (WHO, 2011) bodies for drinking water. Geographical Information System (GIS) capabilities are used to classify zones with acceptable groundwater quality for drinking purpose. The Gibbs diagrams show that the groundwater samples fall both in the rock and evaporation dominance fields as well as about 18% samples fall outside the defined fields indicating integrated mechanisms for hydrochemistry such as high weathering and low rates of evaporation in addition to input from the anthropogenic activities. According to plots on the piper diagram the groundwater of the Ingaldhal and surrounding regions consists of 4 hydrochemical types, viz., Ca-Mg-HCO3 type (n=9), Ca-Mg-SO4 (n=6), mixed Ca-Na-HCO3 (n=6) and Na-Cl type (n=1). Assessment of groundwater samples from various parameters indicates that groundwater in most part of the study area is chemically unsuitable for drinking purpose.
Geotechnical & Geological Engineering, 2006
Recent volcanic eruptions at Mt. Unzen (Japan) in 1990 and Mt. Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991 pro... more Recent volcanic eruptions at Mt. Unzen (Japan) in 1990 and Mt. Pinatubo (Philippines) in 1991 produced voluminous amounts of ash and sediments which inundated widespread areas. In later rehabilitation and reconstruction, it is practical and economical to use these freshly deposited sediments as materials for foundations and embankments. However, the geotechnical properties of young volcanic products have not been fully investigated. Accordingly, we investigated the geotechnical characteristics of volcanic soils associated with three recent eruptions, namely, the Unzen and Izu-Oshima eruptions of 1990 and 1986, respectively, in Japan and the Pinatubo eruption of 1991 in the Philippines. We specifically investigated index properties, permeability and compaction characteristics, and strength and deformation behavior in drained conditions. Additionally, we examined the dynamic properties and liquefaction characteristics of samples taken from Mt. Pinatubo. The results showed that the geotechnical characteristics of the deposits generally varied with the sampling sites. Depending on the location, either upstream or downstream from a volcano, the preferential sizing due to alluvial deposition affects engineering properties of the deposits. For example, volcanic sediments upstream from Mt. Pinatubo have high compressibility and low cyclic strength, whereas those taken downstream show dilative tendencies and high liquefaction strength.
Present study is an attempt to understand the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in Amo... more Present study is an attempt to understand the hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in Amol-Ghaemshahr region, Mazandaran province in North Iran. Groundwater samples were randomly collected from 77 wells in Amol-Ghaemshahr plain having different depths, varying from 2.4 m to 198 m. The physicochemical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and total dissolved solids (TDS) were measured in addition to major cation and anion concentrations. The abundance of major ions is as follows: Ca 2+ > Na + > Mg 2+ > K + and HCO 3-> Cl->SO 4 2-> NO 3-. Thematic maps pertaining to pH, TDS, EC, Cl-, NO 3-, SO 4 2and Na + were presented in Geographical Information System (GIS) based maps. Different classes in thematic maps were categorized as desirable, permissible and unpermissible based on WHO standards for drinking purposes. The chemistry of water samples from coastal aquifer was interpreted by using classical Piper diagrams. The study indicates that Ca-Mg-HCO 3 and Ca-Mg-Cl are the dominant hydrochemical facies followed by Na-Cl and Ca-Mg-SO 4 facies. Gibb's plot reveals that the mechanisms responsible for controlling chemical composition of the groundwater are both rock-water interaction and evaporation.
Imperial journal of interdisciplinary research, 2017
: Study area is located in the northeastern part of the Jordan Valley and it's one of the mos... more : Study area is located in the northeastern part of the Jordan Valley and it's one of the most important groundwater resources in Jordan, which has during the last few decades led to extensive exploitation of its groundwater resources. 39 samples of groundwater collected from the study area were analyzed by adopting standard methods for pH, TDS, EC, major cations and anions to assess the quality of groundwater for its suitability for drinking and irrigation purposes. The results of analysis carried out showed the following concentration ranges: pH (6.1-8.47), EC (652-9345μS/cm), TH (296.67-2645.84mg/l), TDS (355.54-5305.9mg/l), Ca 2+ (58-546mg/l), Mg 2+ (30.3-312.4mg/l), Na + (14.72-799.2mg/l), K + (0.7-238.7mg/l), NO 3 - (1.4-146.7mg/l), HCO 3 - (140.2-741.3mg/l), SO 4 2- (5.4-1551mg/l), Cl - (29.75-1744.8mg/l). The ionic dominance for the major cations and the anions respectively in terms of me/l, were in the order of Na + > Mg 2+ > Ca 2+ > K + and Cl - > HCO 3 - > SO 4 2- > NO 3 - . Concentration of chemical constituents of the most of the samples exceeds the guidelines set by international bodies for drinking water. According to plots on the piper diagram the groundwater of the study area consists of 3 hydrochemical types, viz., Ca-Mg-HCO 3 type (n=12), Ca-Mg-SO 4 (n=7) and mixed CaMgHCO 3 -CaMgSO 4 -NaCl (n=20). Assessment of groundwater samples from various parameters indicates that groundwater in most part of the study area is chemically not suitable for drinking purpose. Evaluation of the quality of the groundwater for irrigation purposes based on Salinity, TDS, SAR, RSC, HCO 3 , Kelley’s Ratio, MR, % Na, chloride hazard and PI values indicate that the groundwater of the study area is largely suitable for agricultural purposes.
Environmental Earth Sciences
This paper is aimed at the description and the geotechnical characterization of the Tertiary gran... more This paper is aimed at the description and the geotechnical characterization of the Tertiary granitic rock masses of the northern face of Sabir Mountain, Taiz city, Yemen, for the first time. For accomplishing this task, direct and indirect approaches are adopted. The direct approach is represented by field and laboratory investigations. Field investigations include discontinuity (joints) measurements/evaluation, applied Rock Mass Rating (RMR) system and Geological Strength Index (GSI) system, in addition to field tests, while laboratory investigations encompass physico-mechanical tests carried out on granitic rock materials. Indirect approach for the estimation of shear strength parameters (c, φ), compressive strength (σ cm), tensile strength (σ tm) and deformation modulus (E rm) of these rock masses was made by applying the generalized Hoek–Brown failure criterion using geotechnical Roc-Lab software. The laboratory results indicate that the Tertiary granitic rock masses show wide ...
Geologic and petrographic studies of Tertiary volcanic rocks and their intrusive bodies such as p... more Geologic and petrographic studies of Tertiary volcanic rocks and their intrusive bodies such as plutons, dykes and sills were carried out in and around Taiz city, Yemen with an aim to document their field occurrence and distribution as well as to study their mineralogical composition. This has an important bearing on the town planning in the city of Taiz as the existing buildings are collapsing due to the foundation problems. Studies on 110 exposures, carefully selected after field traverses revealed that the Tertiary rocks in the study region are mainly represented by typical bimodal mafic-felsic associations in the form of flows, plutons and dykes. Tertiary volcanic flows are characterized by alternating sequences of basic and felsic rocks and varicoloured volcaniclastic deposits which were all extruded and fed from fracturing and fissuring in the old rocks through which magma emerged in successive pulses, flooding the surrounding region. The basic flows (Tb1, Tb2 and Tb3) consist...
The study was undertaken to evaluate groundwater quality both for drinking and irrigation usage c... more The study was undertaken to evaluate groundwater quality both for drinking and irrigation usage collected from the Sadar upazila of Jamalpur district, Bangladesh. Total 20 groundwater samples were collected from the whole area and analysed for various physicochemical parameters following standard protocols at the
Amol-Ghaemshahr plain in Mazandaran province of Northern Iran hosts a two tier aquifer system. At... more Amol-Ghaemshahr plain in Mazandaran province of Northern Iran hosts a two tier aquifer system. At places, groundwater has been induced to salinization by seawater intrusion, upconing of palaeoseawater and evapotranspiration processes thus rendering the water unusable. This paper attempts to develop a conceptual model of the hydrological system of the coastal aquifer of the Amol Ghaemshahr plain. General Modelling System (GMS) was used to integrate log data and to construct a solid model inturn, to generate a 3D model of the hydrostratigraphy of the region. GMS borehole cross sections drawn depict three layer aquifer system- the upper unconfined, middle aquitard and the lower semiconfined aquifers. After calibration, the values of hydraulic conductivity of the upper and the middle impervious layers respectively are 1.9 - 10 m/day and 0.1 m/day, and for the bottom layer 1.9 - 10 m/day. Rivers, lateral inflow and agricultural return flow equally contribute for the recharge of the aquif...
Gravity and magnetic surveys were conducted in an area about 5000 km² covering offshore region of... more Gravity and magnetic surveys were conducted in an area about 5000 km² covering offshore region of the Qamar basin in the eastern part of Yemen. An attempt is made to address the gravity and magnetic signatures in term of structural features. In addition, seismic section (NIM-QAM-92-201) compiled by Nimir services limited, 1992 were used to illustrate subsurface structures in sedimentary sequences. Combined gravity and magnetic modeling along section QAM-92-201 by Geomodel 2.5D inversion technique suggest the thickness of sediment to vary from 3.2 to 5.3 km in the Qamar basin (offshore), and the basement rocks are divided into blocks because of existence of several faults extending from basement rocks to sedimentary rocks owing to strong tectonic activities. So the study area may be divided into several major blocks along the Qamar Gulf. It can be concluded that the sedimentary processes were affected by basement tectonics as revealed by the seismic section.
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Groundwater is a natural resource for drinking water. Assessment of ground water quality status i... more Groundwater is a natural resource for drinking water. Assessment of ground water quality status in Mysore city by using water quality index (WQI) method was carried out. From the sampling locations spread throughout city, 53 groundwater samples were collected both in pre-and post-monsoon seasons. WQI has been determined by subjecting the samples to comprehensive physicochemical analysis. For calculating the WQI, the following 13 parameters have been considered: pH, EC, TH, TDS, Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Na + , K + , CO 3 2-, HCO 3 -, SO 4 2-, Cl -and NO 3 -. The WQI for the groundwater samples ranges from 42.61 to 109.51 and from 39.82 to 166.19 for PRM and POM seasons respectively. The results of some of the water samples show values over the permissible limits of WHO and BIS standards for drinking waters for parameters such as calcium and magnesium cations, nitrate and sulphate anions, and also in the global parameters: salinity and TDS. The elevated value of WQI has been found to be mainly...
The distribution of ostracods in Mullipallam creek, predominantly controlled by water salinity, t... more The distribution of ostracods in Mullipallam creek, predominantly controlled by water salinity, temperature and substrate. Twenty-four sediment samples were collected in the study area. A total of 20 species of ostracod fauna belonging to 14 genera, 11 families, 2 superfamilies and 2 suborders of the order podocopida have been identified for the first time from the study area. Among these, Neomonoceratina iniqua is a dominant and persistent taxon (90% and above) in the entire population and followed by Hemicytheridea paiki. The occurrence and distribution of this species in the creek, is a biologically 'stressed' environment such as hypersaline waterbodies and intertidal settings is discussed. The objective of this paper is to present the environmental control of N. iniqua belonging to the family Cytheridae, superfamily Cytheracea, suborder Podocopa and order Podocopida. From the occurrence of a greater number of carapaces than open valves, a relatively faster rate of sedimentation is observed in the study area. The ostracod faunal assemblage of the creek is a characteristic of tropical, shallow water/inner neritic environment.
Aquatic Procedia, 2015
This investigation was carried out to determine the aquifer vulnerability using DRASTIC method wh... more This investigation was carried out to determine the aquifer vulnerability using DRASTIC method which correlated well with the physico-chemical characteristics of groundwater in Mysore city. The main objective was to determine the susceptible zone for groundwater pollution by integrating hydrogeologic layers in Global Information System (GIS) environment. The methodology entailed documentation stage followed by field phase involving collection of 53 groundwater samples from the study area during pre and post monsoon seasons. The layers such as depth to water-level, recharge rate, aquifer media, soil permeability, topography, impact of vadose zone and hydraulic conductivity were integrated in the DRASTIC model using GIS spatial analysis tools and techniques. The aquifer analysis highlighted that the vulnerability range were with from < 70 and > 100. It was found that, when the net recharge is high, the vulnerability was also found very high. The nitrate concentration in groundwater was within the WHO permissible limit in the pre monsoon, in 95% of the samples. But, in the post monsoon season, 70% of the samples exceeded the permissible limit. A positive correlation was observed between groundwater vulnerability and concentration of nitrate in groundwater. GIS application of the DRASTIC model was found to be a suitable method for analyzing the groundwater vulnerability in a city environment like Mysore.
SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2009, 2009
The Qamar basin is an onshore/offshore basin in Yemen comprising post-Palaeozoic sedimentary form... more The Qamar basin is an onshore/offshore basin in Yemen comprising post-Palaeozoic sedimentary formations resting unconformably on Precambrian basement. An attempt to bring out structural features of the basin is made based on the data compiled by marine gravity survey. The Bouguer anomaly data has been separated and regional and residual anomaly maps have been produced by applying Finite Element Method (FEM). The study suggests a series of faults with a graben at the central part of the basin.
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