ines on the remaining blank pages. 3s written ep, 4248 5 5 5 50, will be treated as malpracti 3, appeal to evaluator 5 S 2 3 é Ee USN 16CGT13 |o|* el»] felelea First Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, June/July 2017 Subsurface Investigation and Ground Improvement Technique Time: 3 hrs. EWIT-LIBRARY Max. Marks: 80 Note: Answer FIVE full questions; choosing one flll question from each module. Module-1 Explain different stages in sub-surface exploration. (08 Marks) What are the material composites required in the construction of any reinforced soil structure. (08 Marks) OR List and explain the methods of geophysical exploration. (08 Marks) Explain rock boring and rock quality designation. (08 Marks) Module-2 Briefly explain types of samples. (08 Marks) Explain standard penetration test in detail. (08 Marks) OR Establish the location of ground water level in clayey strata water in borehole was boiled out to a depth of 10.67m below ground surface and the rise of water was recorded @ 24 hours. Interval as follows : hy = 64em, hz = 7.9m, and hy = 51.8em. (10 Marks) Explain in detail plate test with diagram. (06 Marks) Module-3 How do you determine the engineering properties of soil and their application using data interpretation? (16 Marks) OR Using data interpretations briefly explain the procedure for preparation of site investigation report. (16 Marks) Explain factors affecting stabilization of soil (06 Marks) During a compaction test, a soil attains a maximum dry density of 1-86 g/cm’ @ a water contest 15% the specific gravity of soil is 2.70. Determine the degree of saturation and percentage air voids @ the maximum dry density what would be the theoretical maximum dry density corresponding to zero air voids @ the optimum water content? (10 Marks) 1of210 OR Explain design and construction of sand drains. Explain electro -osmotic and chemical osmotic consolidation. EWIT-LIBRARY | sues Define stabil ‘ion and explain the methods of stabilization. Explain grouting pressure criteria and its principles. OR Describe heating and cooling effects on soils. Explain grouting techniques used in geotechnical engineering. 2of2 16CGT13 (08 Marks) (08 Marks) (08 Marks) (08 Marks) (08 Marks) (08 Marks)