SET : 1

I-MID Examinations (Subjective Test)

Course : III B.Tech Branch : CIVIL ENGINEERING
Name of the Subject : FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Academic Year :2015-16
Date of Exam : 05-02-2016 FN Time of Exam : 1 HR
Maximum Marks : 10
Answer any TWO Following Questions 2X5=10
1) (a) Explain the need for soil exploration. Discuss briefly about the suitability of various
methods of borings.
(b) Explain field plate load test with a neat sketch.
2) (a) Explain stability analysis by standard method of slices.
(b) Discuss about modes of slip surface failure along the finite slopes with a neat sketch.
3) (a) State the objectives of soil exploration.
(b) Describe the procedure for conduct of the plate load test with interpretation of results for
determining Bearing capacity and settlements of footings.
4) How does a Rankine’s approach differ from coulombs approach in the estimation of Active
earth pressures

I-MID Examinations (Subjective Test)

Course : III B.Tech Branch : CIVIL SET : 2
ENGINEERING
Name of the Subject : FOUNDATION ENGINEERING Academic Year :2015-16
Date of Exam : 05-02-2016 FN Time of Exam : 1 HR
Maximum Marks : 10
Answer anyTWO Following Questions 2X5=10
1) (a) How do you determine the factor of safety of finite slope of cohesive soil when a failure
arc has finite radius
(b) An Embankment has a slope of 300 to the horizontal. The cohesive strength of the
embankment material is 40KN/m2 and the angle of shearing resistance is 200. Its unit weight is
16KN/m3. Calculate the safe height of the embankments for a factor of safety (with respect to
cohesion) of 1.5. Assume the stability number as 0.025.
2) (a) Enumerate different types of samplers and state the criteria for saying the sample collected
is undisturbed.
(b) Describe the procedure for conducting the static cone penetration test and state its use.
3) (a) What are different boring methods of subsoil exploration? Explain Wash boring method.
(b) Enumerate the types of Soil Samples and describe them.
4) Describe Active Earth pressure, passive Earth Pressure and earth pressure at rest condition with
examples.