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EndsemMay 20242019 patternBE Civil

Foundation Engineering SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2024

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 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6263]-53

Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engg.)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Assume suitable data, if necessary.
  4. Use of calculator is allowed in the examination.
  5. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Enlist the assumptions of Terzaghi’s consolidation theory.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]
    2. b)

      Discuss the different causes of differential settlement. Mention the meausres to avoid it.

      [6]
    3. c)

      In a consolidation test the void ratio decreases from 0.7 to 0.65 when the load was changed from 50 kN/m 2 to 100kN/m 2 . Calculate compression index coefficient of volume change.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain in detail significant depth of foundation.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Define i) Over consolidation ratio ii) Normally consolidated soil iii) Over consolidated soil

      Also asked:May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      A consolidation test on a sample of clay having thickness of 2.3cm indicates half of consolidation in first 5 minutes, under similar condition how long the strata of 6m thick will take time for half consolidation with single drainage.

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Write a note on classification of pile according to function.

      Also asked:May 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain the concept of field rule to calculate the efficiency of pile group with example.

      [6]
    3. c)

      A wooden pile is being driven with a drop hammer weighing 20 kN and having a free fall of 1.0 m. The penetration in last below is 5 mm. Determine the load carrying capacity of pile according to the Engineering News Formula. 2

      [7]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Discuss the negative skin friction with neat sketch How it is calculated for single pile?

      Also asked:May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [5]
    2. b)

      Write a note on uplift capacity of pile.

      [6]
    3. c)

      In a 16 piles group, the pile diameter is 45 cm and c/c spacing of the square group is 1.5 m. if cohesion is 50 kN/m 2 . Determine whether failure would occur with the pile acting individually or as a group? Neglect the bearing at the tip of the pile. All piles are 10 m long. Take m is 0.7 for shear mobilization around each pile.

      [7]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Write down the steps involved in proportioning of footing.

      Also asked:Nov 2022

      [5]
    2. b)

      When following footing types are recommended i) trapezoidal footing ii) strap footing

      [6]
    3. c)

      Enlist the components of well foundation with neat sketch.

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

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain the concept of floating raft.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]
    2. b)

      Write a note on determination of i) Scour depth ii) Bearing capacity of well foundation

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is tilts and shifts of well foundation? How they are rectified?

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Discuss any three types of cofferdams with neat sketch.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain how to evaluate swelling potential of black cotton soil.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write a note on interlocking circular piles.

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain the different engineering problems associated with black cotton soil.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Enlist the different applications of cofferdam.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss the preloading techniques with neat sketch.   

      [6]