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EndsemNov 20252019 patternBE Civil

Foundation Engineering SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 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
Nov 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6584]-67

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. Neat diagrams must be drawn whenever necessary.
  3. Figures to the right indicate full Marks.
  4. Assume suitable data, if necessary and mention it clearly.
  5. Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain the term: i) Coeff. of Compressibility. ii) Compression Index. iii) Coeff. of volume Compressibility. iv) Degree of Consolidation v) Coeff. of Consolidation.

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    2. b)

      A soil stratum is 10 m thick with pervious stratum on top and bottom. Determine the time required for 50% consolidation. Given that coefficient of permeability = 10–7 cm/s, coefficient of compression = 0.0003 cm 2 /gm, void ratio = 2 and time factor = 0.197.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain with neat sketch laboratory consolidation test.

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  2. Q2

    1. a)

      What is contact pressure? Draw contact pressure distribution of a rigid footing on sandy and clayey soil strata.

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      [6]
    2. b)

      In a consolidation test void ratio decreased from 0.75 to 0.70, when the load was changed from 50kN/m 2 . Compute compression index of volume change.

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·May 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      Discuss with sketch Square root of time fitting method for determination of coefficient of consolidation. 2

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  3. Q3

    1. a)

      What are the conditions where a pile foundation is more suitable than a shallow foundation?

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    2. b)

      A group of 9 piles, 10m long is used as a foundation for bridge pier. The piles used are 30 cm diameter with centre to centre spacing of 0.9m. the subsoil consists of clay with unconfined compressive strength of 1.5kg/cm 2 . Determine the efficiency neglecting the bearing action. Assume adhesion factor = 0.9.

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      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in brief efficiency of pile group.

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      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      How do you classify piles according to different criteria?

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      [6]
    2. b)

      A group of 16 piles of 50 cm diameter is arranged with a centre to centre spacing of 1.0m. The piles are 9m long and are embedded in soft clay with cohesion 30kN/m 2 . Bearing resistance may be neglected for the piles (Adhesion factor 0.6). Determine the ultimate load capacity of the pile group.

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      [6]
    3. c)

      Define Negative Skin Friction. How it is determined. Also explain how it is prevented.

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      [5]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Discuss the procedure for proportioning of footing for equal settlement.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss tilts and shifts: precautionary and remedial measures of well Foundation.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain design steps of raft foundation by elastic (flexible) method.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      What is meant by shallow foundations? What are the principles of the design of footing?

      Also asked:Nov 2024 ·Nov 2023

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    2. b)

      What is Caisson? How Caissons are classified based on methods of construction?

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    3. c)

      Sketch and describe the various components of the well foundation, indicating functions of each component. 3

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      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Explain the effect of swelling and shrinkage of expansive soils on building constructed. Also, enlist the precautions to be taken. Illustrate with sketches.

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      [6]
    2. b)

      Discuss design principle of undreamed pile.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      List out the various techniques of soil improvement. Explain any one.

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      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      Discuss preloading with prefabricated vertical drains/sand drains with a neat sketch.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain any four engineering problem associated with black cotton soil.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      Enlist types of cofferdams. Explain any one type with neat sketch. … … …

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]