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. Aeolian soil is classified as _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  2. More liquid limit means _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  3. Effective stress is also known as _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  4. Strength of soil is usually identified by _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  5. Zero air void line is also known as _______.
    Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  6. Auger boring is suitable up to what depth for sub-soil exploration?
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  7. In plate load test, readings are taken up to an accuracy of
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  8. Which is the least permeable material?
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  9. In which soil is the process of consolidation quicker?
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  10. When the plasticity index of soil is zero, then soil is
    MCQ 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  11. Pile foundation is used in sandy soil.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  12. Dry density is minimum at OMC.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  13. Compaction helps to decrease the bearing capacity.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  14. Specific gravity of soil is determined at VPC.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  15. Fine soils pass through 75 micron IS sieve.
    True / False 1 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  16. Define and explain geological cycle.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  17. Differentiate between unit weight and bulk density of soil.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  18. Write detailed note on poorly graded soils.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  19. Explain dilatancy test performed on soil.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  20. Compare permeability of gravel and fine sand.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  21. Briefly explain the concept of total stress.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  22. Bring out the difference between creep and plastic flow of soils.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  23. Define angle of internal friction and its effect on bearing capacity of soils.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  24. List functions of foundations.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  25. Write a note on formation of soils.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  26. Give sizes of set of sieve for mechanical analysis of soil.
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  27. What are transported soils and how do they differ from residual soils?
    Short Answer 3 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  28. What is absorbed water? How does it affect the properties of soil mass? Is it useful?
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  29. Why is particle size distribution curve drawn on semi-logarithmic graph sheet? Give its utility.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  30. Describe how maximum dry density and OMC are found by standard Proctor compaction test.
    Long Answer 10 Marks May-2008 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
  31. 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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