ROEVER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

ELAMBALUR , PERAMBALUR 621212

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
C.I.A TEST-I

Year/Semester
Hrs
Date
Max.Marks:50

SUBJECT NAME: FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

: Third Year/Vth

Time: 1

: 25.07.14- FN

PART A
Answer all questions.
1. List out different method of sampling technique

10x2=20

2. Define area ratio

3. What are the components of total foundation settlement
4. Define shallow & Deep foundation
5. Define significant depth
6. Define differential settlement
7. Define allowable bearing capacity
8. What are the requirement of stable foundation
9. Define net pressure intensity
10.

What are the types of shear failure

PART-B

Answer any three Question.

3X10=30
11.A).Explain any two methods of site exploration in detail?
(OR)
11.B). Explain in detail about penetration and sounding tests?
12.A).Explain about disturbed and undisturbed sampling
(OR)
12.B). Explain in detail about geophysical methods of site exploration?
13.A). What are the different types of samplers? Briefly explain with figure.
(OR)
13.B). Explain wash boring method of soil exploration?

Subject in charge

HOD