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EndsemMay 20232019 patternBE Civil

Foundation Engineering SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
401001
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
May 2023
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6004]-452

Printed for: B.E.(Civil Engg)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2,Q.3 or Q.4,Q.5 or Q.6 and Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain spring analogy with respect with respect to consolidation process.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain with sketches how contact pressure changes according to type of soil and type of footing.

      [6]
    3. c)

      A soil stratum is 10 m thick with pervious stratum on top and bottom. Determine the time required for 50% consolidation. Use following data (i) coefficient of permeability of soil = 10 -9 m/s.(ii) Coefficient of compression = 0.003 m 2 /kN. (iii) void ratio =2. =

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain square root of time fitting method to determine coefficient of consolidation.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Define (i) normally consolidated soil (ii) pre consolidated soil (iii) degree of consolidation.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Give classification of piles based on function.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

      What is negative skin friction? How will you calculate the negative skin friction for a single pile?

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Calculate the efficiency of 15 piles arranged in three rows and 5 columns by Feld’s rule. Take pile diameter = 300 mm and spacing of pile (both ways) = 0.8 m. 2

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is the principle used in dynamic methods to calculate pile capacity? Write Engineering News Formula with meaning of each term.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain the static pile load test in detail.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Discuss the design principles involved in design of raft foundation by flexible (elastic) method.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write a note on (i) Floating raft (ii) types of shallow foundation.

      [6]
    3. c)

      When following types of footings are used (i) Combined rectangular (in plan) footing (ii) Trapezoidal (in plan) footing (iii) Strap footing.

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Enlist the uses of caissons and write a note on caisson disease.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the components of Pneumatic Caissons with a neat sketch.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Draw a sketch of well foundation and give names to all parts.

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain any two types of cofferdams.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the procedure of swelling pressure test with a neat sketch.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss stone column technique with a neat sketch.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Write a note on ‘construction of diaphragm wall’.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Draw a vertical section of underreamed pile with two bulbs. Name various parts.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss vibro flotation technique with a neat sketch. 

      [6]