Solved question paper for SFE May-2015 (DIPLOMA 5th)
Solved Question Paper
Soil and foundation engineering May-2015
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • May-2015
Soil and Foundation Engineering for Punjab State Board of Technical Education Diploma in Engineering helps students find subject-wise previous year question papers for the 5th semester Civil Engineering syllabus. These old papers are useful for revision, understanding recurring topics, and getting familiar with the exam pattern, question style, and marking approach used in past exams. BRpaper collects exam preparation material to help students search and review papers for this subject more easily. It is not the official website of Punjab State Board of Technical Education, and it does not claim official publication, solved papers, or complete syllabus coverage.
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Clay is a __________ grained soil.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Clay is a __________________ grained soil.
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Porosity is also known as __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2018
Porosity is also known as ………………
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May 2015 Porosity is also known as __________________.
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May 2015 Porosity
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The diagram used to represent constituents of a soil mass is __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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Dec 2019 The diagram used to represent constituents of soil mass is called
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Dec 2018
The diagram which shows the constituents of soil are called_______
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May 2015 The diagram used to represent constituents of a soil mass is __________________.
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The consistency limits are also known as __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What is the other name of consistency limits?
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May 2018
The consistency limits are also known as …………..
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May 2016 The consistency limits are also known as _________.
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May 2015 The consistency limits are also known as __________________.
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Darcy’s law is valid for __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Darcy’s equation is valid for __________ flow only.
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Dec 2018
Darcy’s equation is valid for _____flow only
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May 2015 Darcy’s law is valid for ___________________.
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Dec 2015 Darcy’s law is valid for __________ flow.
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Dec 2015 Darcy’s law is valid for __________ flow.
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The increase in volume of soil mass on addition of water is __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 The increase in volume of soil mass on addition of water is ___________________.
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Creep occurs more in __________ soils.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Creep occurs more in __________________ soils.
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The upward movement of soil is __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2019 The upward movement of soil is known as _____.
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Dec 2019 The upward movement of soil is termed as
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May 2015 The upward movement of soil is ___________________.
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Dec 2015 The upward movement of soil is termed as __________.
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Dec 2015 The upward movement of soil is termed as __________.
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Tilt is an example of __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Tilt is an example of ___________________.
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Sheep foot rollers are suitable for compacting __________ soils.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
Sheep foot rollers are recommended for compacting cohesion less soil.
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May 2015 Sheep foot rollers are suitable for compacting __________________ soils.
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Dec 2015 Sheep foot rollers are recommended for compacting cohesion less soil.
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Dec 2015 Sheep foot rollers are recommended for compacting cohesionless soil.
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For a spread footing, the depth of exploration should be __________ times the width.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 For a spread footing, the depth of exploration should be __________________ times the width.
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Box type caissons are also called __________.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Box type caissons are also called ___________________.
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Pile foundation is an example of __________ foundation.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 Pile foundation is an example of _________ foundation.
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May 2015 Pile foundation is an example of __________________ foundation.
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SPT is used to calculate __________ of soils.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 SPT is used to calculate __________________ of soils.
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Core cutter method is used to calculate __________ of soil.Fill in the Blanks 1 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 Core cutter method is used to calculate __________________ of soil.
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What are the factors which affect the compaction?Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2021 What are factors affecting compaction?
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May 2020 What are the various factors affecting compaction?
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Dec 2018
Explain the factors affecting “Compaction”
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May 2017
What are the various factors effecting compaction?
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May 2015 What are the factors which affect the compaction?
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Dec 2015 What are the various factors effecting compaction?
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Dec 2015 What are the various factors affecting compaction?
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What are the causes of settlement of foundation?Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What are various causes of settlement of foundation?
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May 2015 What are the causes of settlement of foundation?
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Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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May 2021 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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May 2018
Differentiate between compaction & consolidation.
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Dec 2018
Write down the difference between “Compaction” and “Consolidation”
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Dec 2016 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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May 2015 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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What is permeability? What are the factors affecting it?Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What is the importance of permeability?
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May 2021 Explain any five factors affecting permeability.
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Dec 2019 What is the importance of permeability?
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May 2015 What is permeability? What are the factors affecting it?
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Explain Darcy’s law and give its limitations.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What is Darcy’s law? Write down its limitations.
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May 2020 Define Darcy’s law.
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May 2018
Explain Darcy’s law and give its limitation.
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May 2016 Explain Darcy’s law & give its limitation?
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May 2015 Explain Darcy’s Law and give its limitations.
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Define total stress and effective stress.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 Define total stress and effective stress.
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May 2021 Define total stress and effective stress.
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May 2018
Define total stress and effective stress.
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May 2015 Define total stress and effective stress.
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Define freezing and thawing of soils.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 freeze and thaw of soil
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May 2015 Define freezing and thawing of soils.
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Write short note on OMC.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2016 Write a short note on OMC?
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May 2015 Write short note on OMC.
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Define disturbed and undisturbed samples. State their significance.Short Answer 5 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What are undisturbed and disturbed samples? State their importance.
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May 2020 Define undisturbed and disturbed sample. State their importance.
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May 2015 Define disturbed and undisturbed samples. State their significance.
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Define Atterberg's limits. Explain their use and practical significance.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2017
Define atterbergs limits Explain their use & practical significance.
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May 2015 Define Atterberg limits. Explain their use and practical significance.
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Dec 2015 Define atterbergs limits (L.L, P.L etc.). Explain their use & practical significance.
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Dec 2015 Define Atterberg’s limits (L.L, P.L. etc.). Explain their use and practical significance.
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What do you mean by particle size classification?Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 What do you mean by particle size classification?
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Explain B.I.S. soil classification in detail.Long Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 What are the basic requirements of Soil classification system?
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Dec 2016 Discuss on IS Classification of soil.
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May 2015 Explain B.I.S. soil classification in detail.
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How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?Long Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2022 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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May 2021 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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May 2020 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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May 2018
How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT?
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May 2015 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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An unsaturated 100 cm³ sample of soil weighs 190 grams. If its dried weight is 160 gram, calculate its water content.Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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May 2015 An unsaturated 100 cm³ sample of soil weighs 190 grams. If its dried weight is 160 gram, calculate its water content.
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State the following term with the help of phase diagram: Void ratio.Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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State the following term with the help of phase diagram: Degree of saturation.Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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State the following term with the help of phase diagram: Porosity.Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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State the following term with the help of phase diagram: Specific gravity.Short Answer 10 Marks May-2015 • PSBTE DIPLOMA
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