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EndsemNov 20252019 patternTE Civil

Geotechnical 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
201008
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2025
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
IV
Paper code
[6582]-1

Printed for: S.E. (Civil)

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 side indicate full marks.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly.
  5. Use of Calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Define Compaction. Compare between Compaction and consolidation.

      [6]
    2. b)

      A soil sample has specific gravity 2.62 and Maximum Dry Density 1650 kg/m 3 at a moisture content of 10%. Find Degree of Saturation, air content and percentage air voids at Maximum Dry density.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is pressure bulb? Explain its significance and draw neat sketch of pressure bulb for concentrated point loading.

      Also asked:May 2025

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Write the equation for stresses in soil for point loading by Boussinesq's and Westergaard's theory and assumptions of these theorise.

      [5]
    2. b)

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

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain standard proctor compaction test.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Explain in detail Skempton's Pore pressure parameters.

      [5]
    2. b)

      A soil sample fails under an axial stress of 250 kN/m 2 when laterally unconfined. The failure wedge is making an angle of 50º with horizontal. Calculate Cohesion & angle of internal friction of soil.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write short note on Thixotropy and Sensitivity of clay.

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Explain in detail factors affecting shear strength of soil.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      In vane shear test on clay, the following observations are made Applied Torgue : 180 kg cm, Height of vane : 10cm Diameter of Vane : 5cm, calculate shear strength of clay.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain in detail Triaxial Compression Test.

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Explain in detail earth pressure at rest. Draw pressure distribution diagram for retaining wall with height h and Unit weight of soil in backfill = 

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write short note on Coulomb's Wedge Theory in detail.

      [6]
    3. c)

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

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      Explain Rebhann's graphical method for determination of earth pressure on retaining wall.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      In a cohesionless soil deposit having unit weight of 20 kN/m 3 and  = 32º. Determine active and passive lateral pressure intensities at depth of 8m.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2024

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss points of difference between Rankines and Coulombs theory of earth pressure.

      Also asked:Nov 2024

      [6]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Determine the critical height of excavation for vertical cut in cohesive soil, if C=20kN/m 3 and  = 20kN/m 3 .

      [6]
    2. b)

      Differentiate between Finite and Infinite slopes.

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is stability number? What is its utility in the analysis of stability of slopes.

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

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

      [6]
    2. b)

      What are the assumptions that are generally made in the analysis of slopes? Discuss validity of such assumptions in brief.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Discuss various types of slope failures in detail. 

      [6]