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EndsemMay 20252019 patternBE Civil

Foundation Engineering SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2025

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 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6404]-53

Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering)

Instructions to the candidates

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

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain the laboratory consolidation (Oedometer) test and its applications.

      Also asked:Nov 2025

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the graphic procedure for determination of preconsolidation pressure.

      [5]
    3. c)

      If the average effective stress on 3.1m thick clay layer (e 0 = 0.95, W L =60%) sandwiched between top pervious and bottom impervious layer increases from 76.45 kN/m 2 to 115 kN/m 2 .Calculate total consolidation settlement. If coefficient of consolidation is 5.6mm 2 /min, how may days it will take to reach 50% consolidation settlement, assume time factor of 0.197.

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      State any six assumptions of Terzaghi’s 1-dimensional consolidation Theory.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain logarithm-of-time method for determination of coefficient of consolidation.

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

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain with neat sketch the separation of pile load into skin friction and point resistance using cyclic pile load test.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the classification of piles based on mode of transfer of loads. 2

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain Feld’s rule for calculation of efficiency of pile groups. Determine the group capacity, for group of 10 piles, arranged in 3 rows spaced at 1m c/c. if single pile capacity is 450 kN.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain the consolidation settlement of pile group using approximate method with neat sketch.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the Micropiles? Give the applications of Micropiles.

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain the concept of floating raft with neat sketch.

      Also asked:May 2024

      [6]
    2. b)

      List the forces considered in the design of Well Foundations and explain any two forces in detail.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Distinguish the assumptions involved in analysis of a raft foundation by Rigid Foundation (Conventional Method) and Simplified elastic (Flexible) Foundation Method.

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain proportioning of combined trapezoidal footing with neat sketch.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the depth selection and ultimate bearing capacity of well foundation.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain with neat sketch the remedial measures for rectification of Tilts during sinking of well.

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      What are coffer dams? Explain any one Cellular coffer dams with neat sketch.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain with neat sketch the design principles to be followed for construction of foundations on black cotton soil.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain R C Diaphragm Wall-Construction stages with neat sketch.

      Also asked:May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Explain with neat sketch the load carrying capacity of under-reamed pile in clayey soils.

      [6]
    2. b)

      List the methods for evaluation of swelling potential. Explain any one method for measurement of swelling pressure.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain the soil improvement method by pre loading with prefabricated vertical drains. 

      [6]