Solved question paper for SFE May-2008 (DIPLOMA 4th)
Solved Question Paper
Soil and foundation engineering May-2008
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 4th • May-2008
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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Aeolian soil is classified as _______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Aeolian soil is classified as ______.
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Dec 2007 Aeolian soil is classified as _______.
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More liquid limit means _______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2009 More liquid limit means more ______.
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May 2009 More liquid limit means more _______.
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May 2008 More liquid limit means ______.
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May 2007 Fill in the blank: More liquid limit means more ____.
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May 2002 More liquid limit means more ________.
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Effective stress is also known as _______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Effective stress is also known as ______.
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Dec 2007 Effective stress is also known as _______.
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Strength of soil is usually identified by _______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Strength of soil is usually identified by ______.
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May 2008 Strength of soil is usually identified by:
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May 2008 Strength of soil is usually identified by ______.
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Zero air void line is also known as _______.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Zero air void line is also known as ______.
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Auger boring is suitable up to what depth for sub-soil exploration?MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Auger boring is suitable up to what depth for sub-soil exploration?
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In plate load test, readings are taken up to an accuracy ofMCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 In plate load test, readings are taken up to an accuracy of
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Which is the least permeable material?MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Which is the least permeable material?
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Dec 2005 ____ is least permeable.
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In which soil is the process of consolidation quicker?MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 In which soil is the process of consolidation quicker?
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When the plasticity index of soil is zero, then soil isMCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 When the plasticity index of soil is zero, then the soil is
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Pile foundation is used in sandy soil.True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Pile foundation is used in sandy soil.
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Dry density is minimum at OMC.True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Dry density is minimum at OMC.
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Compaction helps to decrease the bearing capacity.True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Compaction helps to decrease the bearing capacity.
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Specific gravity of soil is determined at VPC.True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Specific gravity of soil is determined at VPC.
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Fine soils pass through 75 micron IS sieve.True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Fine soils pass through 75 micron IS sieve.
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Define and explain geological cycle.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Define and explain geological cycle.
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May 2006 What is geological cycle?
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May 2006 What is geological cycle?
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Differentiate between unit weight and bulk density of soil.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Differentiate between unit weight and bulk density of soil.
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Write detailed note on poorly graded soils.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Write a detailed note on poorly graded soils.
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Explain dilatancy test performed on soil.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Explain dilatancy test performed on soil.
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Compare permeability of gravel and fine sand.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Compare permeability of gravel and fine sand.
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Briefly explain the concept of total stress.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Briefly explain the concept of total stress.
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Bring out the difference between creep and plastic flow of soils.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Bring out the difference between creep and plastic flow of soils.
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Define angle of internal friction and its effect on bearing capacity of soils.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Define angle of internal friction and its effect on bearing capacity of soils.
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List functions of foundations.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 List functions of foundations.
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Write a note on formation of soils.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Write a note on formation of soils.
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Give sizes of set of sieve for mechanical analysis of soil.Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Give sizes of set of sieve for mechanical analysis of soil.
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What are transported soils and how do they differ from residual soils?Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 What are transported soils and how do they differ from residual soils?
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What is absorbed water? How does it affect the properties of soil mass? Is it useful?Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 What is absorbed water? How does it affect the properties of soil mass? Is it useful?
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Why is particle size distribution curve drawn on semi-logarithmic graph sheet? Give its utility.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 Why is particle size distribution curve drawn on semi-logarithmic graph sheet? Give its utility.
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May 2006 Why particle size distribution curve is drawn on semilogarithmic graph sheet?
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Describe how maximum dry density and OMC are found by standard Proctor compaction test.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Explain the standard proctor test for determining the OMC and maximum dry density of soil.
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May 2008 Describe how maximum dry density and OMC are found by standard Proctor compaction test.
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May 2004 Explain standard Proctor compaction test for determining the O.M.C. and dry density of soil.
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What is field compaction? Explain different methods commonly used for compacting soils in field.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2008 What is field compaction? Explain different methods commonly used for compacting soils in the field.
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