Solved question paper for SFE May-2008 (DIPLOMA 4th)

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Soil and foundation engineering May-2008

PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 4th • May-2008

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  1. Soils are derived from rocks.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. Phase diagram represent the ______ of constituents.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. Pervious soils are suitable for subgrade for roads.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. Compressive index of a soil with increase in L.L.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. Sand replacement method used to determine ______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. For obtaining undisturbed sample which type of the following is used?
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. Strength of soil is usually identified by ______.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. Compressibility characteristic of soil depends on ______.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. Quick sand is condition in which ______.
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. Grillage foundation is essentially a deep foundation.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. For shallow foundation, trial pits are used upto 5m.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. Proctor needle method is used to determine water content.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. Agriculturists define soil as a loose material favoring plant growth.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Knowledge of water content in soil is necessary in controlling the Sp. gr. of soil.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Highlight the importance of soil studies in Civil Engineering.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Differentiate between water content and degree of saturation.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. What are the effects of shape of particles of soil on engineering property?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Explain Atterberg’s limits.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. Enlist importance of permeability.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Explain neutral stress in soils.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Differentiate between consolidation and settlement.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. What do you mean by max. dry density?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Give various methods of soil exploration.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. Explain quick sand phenomena.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. What is soil profile?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. How liquid limit test is conducted?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. Discuss importance of soil engineering with reference to roads.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. What are constituents of soil? Discuss function of each constituent.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. What do you mean by particle size? How does size and shape affect engineering properties of soil?
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  30. What do you mean by boiling of sand? Discuss with a diagram.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA

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