Solved question paper for SFE May-2018 (DIPLOMA 5th)
Solved Question Paper
Soil and foundation engineering May-2018
PSBTE • DIPLOMA • Cvil Engineering • 5th • May-2018
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Solved Questions
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SECTION-A
Q1. a) Fill in the blanks.
i. ……………… the pioneered the concept of soil mechanics.
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Aeolian deposits are formed by …………….
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Silt is ………………… grained soil.
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May 2022 Silt is __________ grained soil.
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May 2017
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\r\n\r\ni. Silts is……………… grained soil.
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Peat is an example of ………………… soil.
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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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May 2015 Porosity is also known as __________.
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Void ratio of coarse grained soil is …………….. Than the fine grained soil.
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Dec 2015 Void ratio of coarse grained soil is __________ than fine grained soils.
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Dec 2015 Void ratio of coarse grained soil is __________ then fine grained soils.
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China clay is an example of …………….. Group of soil.
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The degree of plasticity of sand is ………………….
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May 2017
The degree of plasticity 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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The consistency limits are also known as …………..
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May 2022 What is the other name of consistency limits?
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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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May 2015 The consistency limits are also known as __________.
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The effect of pore water pressure is to ……………………. the volume of soil mass.
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Dec 2019 The effect of Pore water pressure is to the volume of soil mass.
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Dec 2015 The effect of pore water pressure is __________ the volume of the soil mass.
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Dec 2015 The effect of pore water pressure is __________ the volume of the soil mass.
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State True or False.
xi. The pressure of water below W.T is less than the atmosphere.
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Poor pressure is known as neutral stress because its value is always zero.
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Soils in the field are subjected to direct shear stress.
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May 2022 Soils in the field are subjected to direct shear stress.
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Compaction and consolidation are the same processes.
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Grouting technique is used for clays.
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SECTION-B
Q2. Attempt any six questions.
a. What are the factors which affect the compaction?
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Differentiate between compaction & consolidation.
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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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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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May 2015 Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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Explain Darcy’s law and give its limitation.
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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 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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May 2015 Explain Darcy’s law and give its limitations.
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Give the concept of Shallow and Deep foundation.
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May 2017
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 permeability. Give its concept.
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May 2017
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 total stress and effective stress.
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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 2015 Define total stress and effective stress.
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May 2015 Define total stress and effective stress.
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Explain the difference between void ratio and porosity.
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May 2022 Define void ratio and porosity.
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May 2021 Derive the relationship between Void Ratio and Porosity.
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Explain the factors affecting bearing capacity o 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 2017
What are the various factor effecting bearing capacity of 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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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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May 2017
Attempt any three Questions.
\r\n\r\ni. Explain the factors which effect permeability of soils.
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Describe the various methods of compacting soils.
Long Answer May-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2017
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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How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT?
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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 2015 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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May 2015 How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
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Define well foundation. Explain its necessity and also draw with neat sketch.
Long Answer May-2018 • PSBTE DIPLOMA-
May 2021 What is well foundation? Explain its necessity and also draw its parts with neat and labeled sketch.
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Dec 2019 Define Well foundation. Explain its necessity and also draw with neat sketch diagram.
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