Assignment Questions

Subject : Foundation Engineering

Subject Code: CE802B
NOTE: Attempt all questions.
S.NO. Questions
1 Discuss the factors that have influence on bearing capacity.
2 Describe Terzaghi's theory of bearing capacity of shallow strip foundations.
Explain the difference between'Standard proctor test' and 'Modified proctor
test'.
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Derive equations of total earth pressure in active state in cohesionless soil.

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5 What is compaction? Explain the effect of compaction on soil properties.
Write short notes on the following; i) CNS Layer ii) Depth and spacing of
bores for soil exploration iii) Types of samplers iv) Boring methods of
sampling.
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Explain the plate load test in detail.Also, Write down the limitations of plate
7 load test.
Define Pile Foundation. Discuss about the types of pile and their functions.
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9 What are the various types of Geosynthetics? Explain the various functions of
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What are the various factors Synthetics.
affecting compaction? Explain in brief.
A rectangular footing 2 m × 3 m carries a column load of 600 kN at a depth of
1 m. The footing rests on a c -ø soil strata 6 m thick, having poisson's ratio of
0.25 and Young's modulus of elasticity as 20,000 kN/m². Calculate the
immediate elastic settlement of the footing.
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What are the different methods of soil stabilization? Explain with neat
sketches.
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What do you understand by significant depth of soil exploration? List out the
various methods of site exploration.
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Define Safe Bearing Capacity. List down effects of negative skin friction.
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Discuss essential difference between Boussinesq's and Westergaard's
theories.
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