CoideNo: 0948010 B. Tech IV Year II Semester Examinations, May - 2013 Ground Improvement Techniques (Civil Engineering) Hours Ansichany Five Questions All Questioris Carry Equal Marks 1.a) Explain what is the necessity of dewatering. Describe foundation drains end blanket drains. “Discuss in! brie Merits and differentinidihods of dewaiéting along Wi nerits. 2a) Describe different categories of grouting. Explain grouting techniques for foundation improvement. Explain the, characteristi “‘application’: of a grouting Jiquid rele to engineerin; [7481 3. Explain how in- situ densification of granular soils is carried out through vibration at the ground surface and vibration at depth. Also, explain the conditions favorable for each method, us] Sa) What is meant by reinforced soils. What are the advantages offered by reinforced earth structures? What are the components of reinforced earth? J 5 walls, 6.a) _ Describe the basic similarities and differences between geotentiles and geogrids b) Describe the properties of geosynthetics and basic functions that geosynthetics perform. [748] “liner. i b) Explain the applications of geomembranes in land filling and ponds. —_[7#8] 8.a) Describe different soil stabilization methods along with their merits and demerits, Discuss swelling potential of an expansive soi]. How is it related fo plasticity dex? i anny --00000--