Solved question paper for SFE Dec-2005 (DIPLOMA 4th)
Solved Question Paper
Soil and foundation engineering Dec-2005
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 4th • Dec-2005
Soil and Foundation Engineering is a 4th semester subject in the Diploma in Engineering course under the Punjab State Board of Technical Education. On this page, students can look for subject-wise previous year question papers to revise key concepts, practice important questions, and understand the exam pattern used in past papers. BRpaper helps you find old question papers and semester-wise paper collection for better preparation before exams. It is not the official website of the university or board, so availability may vary by year and paper. These papers are useful for revision, identifying repeated topics, and getting familiar with theory question formats.
Solved Questions
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For compacting small area ____ are used.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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More density is achieved at _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Unit weight = _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Sp.gr. is ratio of volume voids to the wt. of _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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A.S.T.M. tool is used for _____.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Soils are basicallyMCQ 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Percentage of the porosity of compacted sand is about _____.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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LL. of a soil indicates _____.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Quick sand is _____.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Quick sand is condition in which ______.
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May 2008 Quick sand is condition in which:
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____ is least permeable.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Which is the least permeable material?
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May 2008 Which is the least permeable material?
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Addition of admixtures increases density of soil by 5 to 15%.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Angle of internal friction does not depend upon particle shape.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Effective stress is also known as inter granular stress.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2006 Effective stress is also called inter granular stress.
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May 2006 Effective stress is also called inter granular stress.
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Min. size of grains of silt is about 0.06 mm.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Darcy's equation is valid for turbulent flow.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2010 Darcy\'s law is valid for turbulent flow.
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May 2009 Darcy\'s law is valid for laminar flow.
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May 2009 Darcy\'s law is valid for laminar flow.
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Dec 2007 Darcy’s law is valid for turbulent flow.
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What is the importance of soil in engineering?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2008 What is importance and use of soil as a foundation material?
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May 2006 What is the significance of studying soil engineering?
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May 2006 What is the significance of studying soil engineering?
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May 2002 What is the necessity of studying soils from Civil Engineering considerations?
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May 2001 What is the importance of soil in engineering?
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Give the concept of shear strength.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Define shear strength? Give its importance.
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May 2010 Define and give the importance of shear strength.
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Dec 2008 State the concept of shear strength.
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May 2007 Give the concept of shear strength.
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May 2007 Give the concept of shear strength.
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What different purposes are served by soil investigation?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Define soil exploration? Give its purpose.
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May 2007 What is the scope of soil exploration?
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Dec 2007 What is the purpose of soil exploration?
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May 2001 What is the necessity of studying soils?
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State the importance of effective stress.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Define and give the importance of effective stress.
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May 2009 Importance of effective stress.
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May 2009 Importance of effective stress.
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How mass density of soil is determined?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 How can we check the field density of soils?
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Give importance of SPT in civil engineering.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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How soil exploration is planned?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Explain angle of repose.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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What are aquifers?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Write causes of failure of foundation.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2006 Describe causes of failure of foundations.
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May 2006 Describe causes of failure of foundations.
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Which factors effect bearing capacity of soil?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity of soil.
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Dec 2007 What are the factors affecting bearing capacity of soils? Explain.
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May 2006 Discuss the factors which affect the bearing capacity of soil.
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What we mean by bulking of soils?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Explain porosity and water content.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 Define the terms void ratio and porosity and derive relation between void ratio, specific gravity, water content and degree of saturation.
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May 2009 Define the terms void ratio and porosity and derive relation between void ratio, specific gravity, water content and degree of saturation.
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Dec 2007 Explain void ratio, porosity and degree of saturation.
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Dec 2007 Define void ratio, porosity, dry unit weight.
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May 2002 Develop the relationship between the void ratio, water content, specific gravity of particles and degree of saturation.
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What is particle size distribution curve and its uses?Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2010 Explain particle size distribution curve.
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May 2009 What is the importance of particle size distribution curve?
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May 2009 What is the importance of particle size distribution curve?
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Classification of soils.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 Types of soil samples.
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May 2009 Types of soil samples.
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Dec 2007 List various types of samples collected for soil exploration.
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How do you determine %age finer than different sieve sizes in laboratory?Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Explain settlement due to lowering of water table.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Give constructional features of pile foundation.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Explain the necessity of pile foundation.
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Dec 2010 Define pile. Give the necessity of pile foundations.
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Dec 2008 What is the necessity of pile foundation?
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Dec 2008 Define pile. Give the necessity of pile foundations. Give the classification of piles.
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May 2001 Where are pile foundations used and explain in detail the action of pile groups.
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Differentiate between specific gravity and relative density.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 Differentiate between specific gravity and relative density.
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Differentiate between seepage and permeability.Long Answer Dec-2005 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2002 Distinguish between porosity and permeability.
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May 2002 Distinguish between seepage and porosity.
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