Solved question paper for SFE May-2006 (DIPLOMA 4th)

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Soil and foundation engineering May-2006

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 4th • May-2006

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The clay is a ____ grained soil.

Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2007 Choose the correct answer: Soil is a ____ grained soil.

Dec 2007 Clay is a ______ grained soil.

May 2004 Silt is a ______ grained soil.
Depending upon the coefficient of permeability, soil is designated as ____ or ____.

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The slow lateral movement of the structure as a whole due to swelling is called ____.

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The soil having soil fraction less than 2 micron is called ____.

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May 2016 The soil finer than 2 micron size are known as __________.

May 2010 The soil particles finer than 2 micron size are known as __________.

May 2007 Choose the correct answer: The soil fraction less than 2 micron is ____ .

May 2004 The soil having soil fraction less than 2 microns is called ______ soil.

May 2002 The soil fraction less than 2 micron is ________.

Darcy equation is valid for flow ____.

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May 2016 Darcy’s law is applicable for __________ flow.

May 2015 Darcy\'s law is valid for _____ flow.

May 2010 Darcy’s law is valid for __________ type of flow.

May 2010 Darcy’s law is valid for _____.

May 2007 Fill in the blank: Darcy\'s equation is valid for ____ flow.

Dec 2007 Darcy\'s law is valid for ______ flow.

May 2004 DARCY equation is valid for ______ flow.
The cross section of soil layers through the sub-soil is known as soil profile.

MCQ 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2007 The cross-section of soil layers through the sub-soil is known as soil profile.
The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil is called ____.

MCQ 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2010 Define void ratio of soil?

May 2007 State True or False: The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil mass is called void ratio.

Dec 2007 The ratio of volume of water in a given soil mass to the volume of voids is called _____.
Effective stress is ____ than total stress.

MCQ 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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The upward movement of soil due to pore water pressure is called ____.

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May 2010 The upward movement of soil is known as __________.

May 2010 The upward movement of soil is called creep / heaving.

May 2009 The upward movement of soil is called Swelling.

May 2009 The upward movement of soil is called swelling.

Dec 2007 Upward movement of soil is known as _______.
Pore pressure equally on all sides of the soil particles ____.

MCQ 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Dec 2007 Pore pressure acts equally on all side of soil particles.
When the void ratio is reduced, the density also decreases.

True / False 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2001 When void ratio is reduced the density of soil is reduced.
The co-efficient of permeability is expressed as cm/second.

True / False 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Liquid limit test is performed only for coarse-grained soils.

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Dec 2007 Liquid Jimit test is performed only for coarse-grained soils.
The moisture content corresponding to the maximum dry density is called optimum moisture content.

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May 2010 The moisture content corresponding to maximum dry density is termed as __________.
In direct shear test, plane of shear is predetermined.

True / False 1 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2004 Indirect shear test, the plane of shear is predetermined.

May 2002 In indirect shear test the plane of shear failure is pre-determined.
Compare fine and coarse grained soil with special reference to engineering properties.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2010 Compare fine and coarse soil?

Why particle size distribution curve is drawn on semilogarithmic graph sheet?

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2008 Why is particle size distribution curve drawn on semi-logarithmic graph sheet? Give its utility.

May 2008 Why is particle size distribution curve drawn on semi-logarithmic graph sheet? Give its utility.
Differentiate between total and neutral stresses in soil.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2008 Explain neutral stress in soils.

May 2008 Explain neutral stress in soils.
What equipments will you use for compacting clayey soils?

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2010 State the choice of compacting equipments for different types of soils?
Differentiate between angle of internal friction and angle of repose.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Explain critical void ratio.

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May 2010 Explain the following terms: Void ratio.
Give the utility of Proctor's needle test.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Discuss the difference between compaction and consolidation.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2010 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation?

Dec 2010 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.

Dec 2008 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
Explain creep in soils.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2006 Discuss creep in soils.

May 2006 Discuss creep in soils.

Define bearing capacity of soil.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2009 Ultimate bearing capacity of soil.

May 2009 Ultimate bearing capacity of soil.
Give significance of degree of consolidation.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Discuss effect of effective stress on strength of soil.

Short Answer 3 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Write a short note on disturbed samples.

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May 2006 Write a short note on undisturbed samples.

Write a short note on undisturbed samples.

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May 2006 Write a short note on disturbed samples.
Discuss the factors which affect the bearing capacity of soil.

Long Answer 10 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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May 2010 Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity of soil.

Dec 2007 What are the factors affecting bearing capacity of soils? Explain.

Dec 2005 Which factors effect bearing capacity of soil?
Write a short note on well foundation.

Short Answer 5 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Write a short note on pile foundation.

Short Answer 5 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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Describe briefly the planning of sub surface investigation for constructing a building.

Long Answer 5 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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A cube of dried clay having each side 4 cm weighs 100 gms. The same cube of soil weighs 120 gms when saturated at unchanged volume. With the help of phase diagram, determine void ratio and specific gravity of solids.

Long Answer 5 Marks May-2006 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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