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InsemMar 20252019 patternTE Civil

Geotechnical Engineering SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2025

All 4 questions from this SPPU insem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
201008
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2025
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
IV
Paper code
[6409]-201

Printed for: S.E. (Civil) (Insem)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q1 or Q2; Q3 or Q4.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  4. Assume suitable data, if necessary and mention it clearly.
  5. Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain Major Soil Deposits of India & Illustrate the Honeycomb and Flocculent structure of soil with diagrams.

      [5]
    2. b)

      List various laboratory tests for determination of specific gravity of soil and explain any one method in detail.

      [5]
    3. c)

      The dry unit weight of soil having 10% water content is 18 kN/m 3 . Find Bulk unit weight, saturated unit weight and submerged unit weight.

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Derive the relationship between specific gravity (G), Void ratio (e), water content (w) and bulk unit weight (  ).

      Also asked:Feb 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

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

      [5]
    3. c)

      Explain in detail Casagrande’s method for determination of Liquid Limit of soil. 2

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      List various laboratory tests for determination of coefficient of permeability and explain any one method in detail.

      Also asked:Feb 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      In falling head permeability test, soil sample of 75 mm diameter and length 150 mm indicated a fall of head from 600mm to 300mm in 193 seconds. If the stand pipe has diameter equal to 12mm, determine coefficient of permeability (k).

      [5]
    3. c)

      Write short note on permeability of stratified soil deposits.

      Also asked:Mar 2026

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Define Flow net. Explain in detail what are the properties and uses of flow net.

      Also asked:Mar 2024

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain various factors affecting Coefficient of permeability.

      Also asked:Mar 2026 ·Mar 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      For weir on permeable foundation, the exit gradient does not exceed 80% of the grading causing quick condition. Determine maximum exit gradient if porosity is 50%. 

      Also asked:Mar 2026

      [5]