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UNIT I
FILL IN THE BLANKS
1. Modification of engineering properties of soil using various techniques for constructional
purpose is known as_________________or_________________
2. In soils with high water content of ground water table _________________ methods are
usually adopted for ground improvement.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Compaction by impact roller is not effective for __________________
(a) Wet sand (b)Dry sand (c) Rubble fill (d) Unsaturated clay
3. The minimum number of passes recommended for economical use of vibratory rollers.
(a) 2-3 passes (b) 3-4 passes (c) 4-6 passes (d) 6-8 passes
KEY
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1)b 2)d 3)c 4)d 5)d
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UNIT II
5. Modification of coarse grained soils that also contain fines is small quantity, is most
effective with _________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The depth (D), to which tamping is effective, depends on
(i) Mass of falling weight (w) (ii) Height of fall (H)
(a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii)
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) None
2. Which among the following is the most effective method of compaction for clayey soils.
(a) Preloading method (b) Static sheepsfoot roller
(c) Impact roller (d) Grid rollers
3. For compaction in large and remote areas, most economical method recommended is
(a) Dynamic compaction (b) Static compaction
(c) Vibro flotation (d) Explosions
8. Which of the following factors affect the compaction of a soil for standard proctor test
1. Moisture content 2. Type of soil 3. Compaction effort 4. Porosity
(a) 1, 2 & 3 (b) I, 2 & 4 (c) 2, 3 & 4 (d) 2 & 3
9. To achieve maximum compaction, the number of passes required in coarse grained soils
when sheepsfoot roller used
(a) 4-6 (b) 6-8 (c) 8-10 (d) 10-12
KEY
2. Surface compaction
3. Consolidation
4.Production rate
6. Vibro flotation
7. Vibro compaction
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) b 2)d 3)d 4)c 5)c