Foundation Engineering SPPU Insem Question Paper Aug 2025

Questions

1. Q1

   1. a)

      Explain in detail “Soil exploration for an important building project”.

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   2. b)

      Explain N value correction and significance.

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   3. c)

      Write a note on ‘Dynamic Cone Penetration Test’ (DCPT).

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   OR

2. Q2

   1. a)

      Explain in detail ‘Seismic refraction method’.

      Also asked:Oct 2022

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   2. b)

      Draw a neat sketch of Static Cone Penetration Test and explain how this test is performed in the field.

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   3. c)

      Explain with sketch a typical ‘Core Log. Indicate core recovery and RQD values for various rock types/ layers. 2

      Also asked:Sep 2024

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3. Q3

   1. a)

      Define the terms: i) Ultimate bearing capacity ii) Net ultimate bearing capacity iii) Net safe bearing capacity iv) Gross safe bearing capacity v) Allowable soil pressure

      Also asked:Oct 2022

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   2. b)

      Explain Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equation for strip, rectangular and circular footing with meaning of all terms.

      Also asked:Oct 2022

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   3. c)

      Write a note on effect of eccentricity of loading.

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   OR

4. Q4

   1. a)

      Differentiate between Terzaghi’s and Meyerhofs analysis of bearing capacity.

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   2. b)

      Explain in detail with neat sketch bearing capacity evaluation by plate load test.

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   3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

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