HOOGHLY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(GOVT. OF W.B.
& EP.
D.C.E (5TH SEM) YEAR - 3RD
TIME — 30 MINS F.M. 10
SusJecT : GEOTECHNICAL ENGG - II
Test — 1ST INTERNAL
T 11 TWO FR
1. a)L.S. F. Stands for 1x3 =3
b) The Soil is & Isotropic.
c) Brinch - Hansen's equation is used for
2. a) Define ultimate, & Safe bearing capacity. 142423 7
b) A rectangular footing of size 2” x 4" and depth of 3.0" calculate the net
safe bearing capacity of the footing | (Given c = 1.5t/m’ &s = 36") Assume, Ne =
35, Ne= 30, Ne = 31 and & = 1.95t/m’.
3. a) Explain with neat sketches of different types of Foundation. 2+1%=3%
b) Describe the different types of Pile including Sketches.
4, a) Explain the Mayerhof’s equation & Skempton's equation. 1%+2 = 3%
b) Describe the water - table effect of bearing capacity.