Solved question paper for SFE May-2017 (DIPLOMA 5th)
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Soil and foundation engineering May-2017
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • May-2017
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i. Silts is……………… grained soil.
Very Short Answer 1×15=15 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 Silt is __________ grained soil.
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May 2018
Silt is ………………… grained soil.
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For fully saturated soil degree of saturation is………………
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May 2016 For fully saturated soil the value of S =__________ (%).
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The method of arranging soil into different groups is termed as………….. .
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Dec 2019 The method of arranging soils into different groups is termed as
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The degree of plasticity sand is………………
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May 2018
The degree of plasticity of sand is ………………….
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Dec 2015 The degree of plasticity sand is __________.
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Dec 2015 The degree of plasticity sand is __________.
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Clay soil is termed as…………. In terms of permeability
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When the sand particles starting boiling by the upward flow of water, the condition is termed as……….
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For purely cohesive soils, the angle of shearing resistance is ………………
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May 2016 For purely cohesive soil the angle of shearing resistance is _________.
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Dec 2015 For purely cohesive soils, the angle of shearing resistance is __________.
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Dec 2015 For purely cohesive soils, the angle of shearing resistance is __________.
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The shear strength equation was proposed by……………….
Very Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 Who proposed the shear strength equation?
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During compaction the voids of a soil mass ……………
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May 2022 During compaction, the voids of a soil mass_________.
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May 2019 Voids of soil mass _____ during compaction.
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May 2016 During compaction the voids of soil _________.
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Dec 2015 During compaction the voids of a soil mass __________.
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Dec 2015 During compaction the voids of a soil mass __________.
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If the water table rises below the foundation, then bearing capacity of soil…………………
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State True or False:-
xi. The compaction process decreases the compressibility of soil.
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The Cohesion less soils have less bearing capacity then cohesive soils.
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Dec 2015 The Cohesion less soil has less bearing capacity then cohesive soils.
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Dec 2015 The cohesionless soil has less bearing capacity than cohesive soils.
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Sand drains are infect weak piles used to stabilize soil.
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Dec 2015 Sand drains are infect weak piles used to stabilize soil.
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Dec 2015 Sand drains are infect weak piles used to stabilize soil.
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Raft footing is a deep foundation
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Dec 2015 Raft footing is a deep foundation.
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Dec 2015 Raft footing is a deep foundation.
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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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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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Attempt any five Questions:-
i. With the help of phase diagram state the following terms ;
(a) void ratio (b) porosity (c) degree of saturation
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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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May 2015 Define Atterberg\'s 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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Define permeability. Give its concept
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May 2018
Define permeability. Give its concept.
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Dec 2015 Define permeability. Give its concept.
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Dec 2015 Define permeability. Give its concept.
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Define Swelling creep, and heaving,
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Explain maximum dry density and optimum water content.
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Dec 2015 Explain maximum dry density and optimum water content.
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Dec 2015 Explain maximum dry density and optimum water content.
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Give the concept of shallow and deep foundation.
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May 2018
Give the concept of Shallow and Deep foundation.
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Dec 2015 Give the concept of shallow and deep foundation.
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Dec 2015 Give the concept of shallow and deep foundation.
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Define Pile foundation Explain its necessity.
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May 2022 Define pile foundation. Explain necessity of pile foundation.
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Define soil exploration. State its purpose.
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May 2022 What is the purpose of Soil exploration?
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May 2022 Explain the different methods of soil exploration.
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May 2021 What is the necessity of soil exploration? Explain methods of soil exploration.
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May 2020 What is the necessity of soil exploration? What are various methods of soil exploration?
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May 2019 What is soil exploration? What is its aim?
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Dec 2019 What are the different methods of soil exploration? Explain any two methods used for soil exploration.
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Dec 2018
Explain the different methods of soil exploration.
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May 2016 What is the purpose of soil exploration?
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Dec 2016 What is the necessity of soil exploration and explain methods of soil exploration.
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Dec 2015 Define soil exploration. State its purpose.
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Dec 2015 Define soil exploration. State its purpose.
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Attempt any three Questions.
i. Explain the factors which effect permeability of soils.
Long Answer 3x10=30 Marks May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2018
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. Explain the factors which effect permeability of soil
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Dec 2018
SECTION-C
Q3. Attempt any three questions.
i. What do you understand by “Permeability of soil”? Explain the various factors affecting permeability.
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What are the various factors effecting compaction?
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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 2015 What are the factors which affect the 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 various factor effecting bearing capacity of soil?
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May 2022 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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May 2020 Name the factors upon which bearing capacity of soil depends.
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May 2020 How would you improve bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2019 What are the factors effecting the bearing capacity of soil? Explain in detail.
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May 2018
Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity o soil.
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May 2017
Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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May 2016 What is bearing capacity of soil, explain sand drain method in it?
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Dec 2016 What is bearing capacity of soil and how can you determine it?
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Dec 2015 What are the various factor effecting bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2015 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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Dec 2015 What are the various factors affecting bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2015 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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Describe the various methods of compacting soils.
Long Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2018
Describe the various methods of compacting soils.
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Dec 2015 Describe the various methods of compacting soils.
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Dec 2015 Describe the various methods of compacting soils.
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Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
Short Answer May-2017 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2022 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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May 2020 Name the factors upon which bearing capacity of soil depends.
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May 2020 How would you improve bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2019 What are the factors effecting the bearing capacity of soil? Explain in detail.
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May 2018
Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity o soil.
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May 2017
What are the various factor effecting bearing capacity of soil?
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May 2016 What is bearing capacity of soil, explain sand drain method in it?
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Dec 2016 What is bearing capacity of soil and how can you determine it?
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Dec 2015 What are the various factor effecting bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2015 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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Dec 2015 What are the various factors affecting bearing capacity of soil?
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Dec 2015 Explain the methods of improving bearing capacity of soil.
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