Solved question paper for SFE Dec-2007 (DIPLOMA 4th)
Solved Question Paper
Soil and foundation engineering Dec-2007
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 4th • Dec-2007
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.
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Bult unit weight is also calledFill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The finer sub-division of clay particles are known asFill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The coefficient of permeability is determined by using _____ in the laboratory.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2001 Co-efficient of permeability is determined by using _______ in lab.
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Surface of ground water is also known as ;Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The rate of compression is In coarse-grained soils.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The cross-section of soil layers through the sub-soil is known as soil profile.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2006 The cross section of soil layers through the sub-soil is known as soil profile.
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The ratio of volume of water in a given soil mass to the volume of voids is called _____.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Define void ratio of soil?
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May 2007 State True or False: The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil mass is called void ratio.
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May 2006 The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil is called ____.
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Higher density can be obtained after compaction is _____ soil.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2004 Higher density can be obtained after compacting soil ______.
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May 2002 Higher density can be obtained after compaction in ________ soil.
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May 2001 Higher density can be obtained after compaction in well / poor graded soil.
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Pervions soils Suitable for rub grades for roads.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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The effective stress is effective in void ratio of the soil mass.MCQ 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2007 The effective stress is not effective in increasing the void ratio of the soil mass.
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The degree of saturation in case of a partially saturated soil is cent percent.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Liquid Jimit test is performed only for coarse-grained soils.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2006 Liquid limit test is performed only for coarse-grained soils.
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Darcy’s law is valid for turbulent flow.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2007 • 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 2005 Darcy\'s equation is valid for turbulent flow.
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The effective stress is not effective in increasing the void ratio of the soil mass.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2007 The effective stress is effective in void ratio of the soil mass.
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Pore pressure acts equally on all side of soil particles.True / False 1 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2006 Pore pressure equally on all sides of the soil particles ____.
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Give geological origin of soils.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Define void ratio, porosity, dry unit weight.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • 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 2005 Explain porosity and water content.
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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 the effect of particle size on properties of soil?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 What are the effects of shape of particles of soil on engineering property?
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May 2008 What do you mean by particle size? How does size and shape affect engineering properties of soil?
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May 2008 What are the effects of shape of particles of soil on engineering property?
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May 2008 What do you mean by particle size? How does size and shape affect engineering properties of soil?
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May 2007 What is the effect of slope of particle on properties of soil?
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May 2002 Explain how the particle size and shape affect the engineering properties of soil.
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Define Darcy's law, coeff. of permeability and seepage velocity.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Describe briefly the principle of effective stress.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2007 Explain the principle of effective stress.
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May 2004 Give the principle of effective stress.
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What do you understand by (i) creep (ii) heaving?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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List three examples of shear failure in soils.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2007 Explain with examples shear failure in soils.
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May 2007 Explain with examples shear failure in soils.
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May 2007 List three examples of shear failure in soils.
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What is the necessity of compaction?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 How will you control compaction? Explain briefly.
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May 2009 How will you control compaction? Explain briefly.
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May 2007 What is degree of compaction? How can it be controlled?
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May 2007 What is degree of compaction? How can it be controlled?
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Give the significance of ultimate bearing capacity.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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What is the purpose of soil exploration?Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • 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 2005 What different purposes are served by soil investigation?
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May 2001 What is the necessity of studying soils?
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List various types of samples collected for soil exploration.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • 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 2005 Classification of soils.
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List types of shallow foundations.Short Answer 3 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2007 List types of deep foundations.
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Give the engineering classification of soils.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 Explain briefly the I.S. classification of soils.
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Dec 2008 Explain importance of soil classification.
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May 2002 Give the general classification of soil.
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May 2002 Give the geological classification of soils.
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What are the field identification tests for soils?Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 Explain briefly the field identification tests of soils.
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May 2009 Explain briefly the field identification tests of soils.
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List the methods of measuring permeability in the laboratory and explain one.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2007 List methods of measuring permeability in the field and explain one.
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Explain the principle of effective stress.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2007 Describe briefly the principle of effective stress.
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May 2004 Give the principle of effective stress.
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Why is the differential settlement harmful?Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Explain the stress-strain curves for cohesive soils.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2007 Explain the stress strain curves for cohesionless soils.
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What are the factors affecting bearing capacity of soils? Explain.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2010 Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity of soil.
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May 2006 Discuss the factors which affect the bearing capacity of soil.
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Dec 2005 Which factors effect bearing capacity of soil?
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List the various methods of soil exploration.Long Answer 10 Marks Dec-2007 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Give various methods of soil exploration.
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May 2008 Give various methods of soil exploration.
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May 2007 List methods of soil exploration.
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