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APRIL-MAY 2025 EXAMINATION
rd [Link] (4YDC) EXAM.
‘CE 31507: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING-1
Time: 3Hrs {
Note: Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks,
R453
Max Marks:70
Assume suitable data if missing,
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between void ratio and porosity. How void ratio is useful in geotechnical
engineering? |
(@ Describe the three-phase diagram of soil and derive the relationship | 03
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Montmorillonite clay minerals. How do these characteristics affect their
engineering behavior?
©) Compare the structural characteristics of Kaolinite, Illite, and | 05
1 [4 [iar
analysis results:
Sieve Size (mm) 20. 10 4.75 2.00 0.425 0.075 <0.075
% Passing 1009278 65 48 (26 26
For the fraction passing 0.075 mm sieve, the liquid limit was 42% and
plastic limit was 18%. The soil has an in-situ moisture content of 22% and
in-situ bulk unit weight of 19.8 KN/m. The specific gravity of soil is 2.72
) Classify this soil as per ISCS (ii) compute the gravel and sand % (ii find
‘out the liquidity and consistency index (iv) Determine the activity of the
lay fraction if the percentage of particles smaller than 0.002 mm is 14%
(©)A mixed soil sample was tested in the laboratory with the following sieve | 06
1 {3 |a3a
Q2
(@) Discuss consistency of soil
03
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() Explain the significance of the Plasticity Chart in soil classification,
How are A-line and U-line used to classify fine-grained soils?
03
(©) A cylindrical soil sample of 10 cm diameter and 15 em height weighs
2.65 kg in its natural state. After oven drying, it weighs 2.32 kg. The specific
gzavity of soil is 2.68. Calculate: (i) Bulk density, dry density, and void ratio
Gi) Degree of saturation and moisture content (iii) determine the water
content required for full saturation at same void ratio.
2 |3 \13a
(@) soil sample contains particles ranging from 0.075 mm to 0.002 mm in
diameter. A hydrometer test is conducted on 50 g of this soil in a 1000 ml
sedimentation cylinder. At 2 minutes after the start of sedimentation, the
hydrometer reading is 28 g/l, and at 60 minutes, it is 12 g/l. Given that the
specific gravity of soil particles is 2.65, temperature is 27°C, and the
meniscus correction is +0.5 g/l: Calculate the percentage of particles finer
than 0.03 mm and 0.005 mm using Stokes' law
04
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Q3
(@) A soil sample has a coefficient of permeability of 4,5 x 10 emis.
Calculate the seepage velocity when the hydraulic gradient is 0.75. Assume
the porosity of the soil is 0.38.
02
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(b)What do you understand by seepage pressure in soils, and how does it
affect the effective stress?
3 \2 [ua-¢ variations on the permeability of soil,
Discuss the eet oe was conducted on a soil sample with a .
A constant head Por height of 15 cm. When a hydraulic head diffrence
Giameterof 10cm Atied, the flow rate was measured as 30 ml/min, (i
ecieaiai ie coefficient of permeability in cm/s (ii) If the same soil is used
Caleta ion where a hydraulic gradient oF 0.5 exists across a soil layer
ina fee es and 2000 m? area, calculate the total discharge per day,
(©)
sheet pile wall penetrates 3 m into a permeable soil layer of 8 m depth,
GOA ifference in water levels on the two sides of the wall is 4 1. For 04
analysis purposes, assume a flow net with 5 flow channels and 12
equipotential drops:
@) Determine the seepage loss per meter length of the wall if the
permeability of soil is 5 x 10° m/s (ii) Calculate the exit gradient and
evaluate the factor of safety against piping if the critical gradient is 1.2
a4
(a) Explain the phenomenon of consolidation. 02
(b) Explain the standard compaction test. 02
(©) How compaction energy affects the compaction parameters? 03
(@)_A clay layer 6 m thick has a compression index (Cc) of 0.25 and an | 07
initial void ratio of 0.9. The current effective overburden pressure is 80 kPa.
Calculate the settlement if the effective pressure increases by 100 kPa. The
layer is drained at the top only. If the coefficient of consolidation is 0.2
-m#/year, how long will it take to-achieve different degree of consolidation
ranging from 45% to 90% at an interval of 15% |
OR |
"s equation of consolidation. Explain the Taylor's square | 07
root of time fitting method.
5 [142
(a) What are the various assumptions of Boussirieq and Westergaard's | 03
theory?
2 f124
(©) Explain the construction of Newmark’s chart] How is it useful in | 03
determining the stress distribution in
3 [133
(© A Newmark’s influence chart with 100 squares if used to determine the | 03
vertical stress at a point beneath a loaded area. If 28 bquares are covered by
an irregularly shaped foundation exerting a uniform pressure of 240 kPa,
Calculate the vertical stress increment at the point of interest.
3 [223
OR
1.5 m from the edge of the footing. Ifthe footing carries a uniform pressure
of 200 kN/m?, determine the resultant vertical stress at a point 3 m below
the center of the footing.
A line load of 100 kN/m is acting parallel to a strip footing of 2 m width at | 03 5
2.2.3
(@) A rectangular footing 3m x 1.5 m carries a uniformly distributed |
0200 kN/an, Calculate the verical stress inerementata poimamaiecis | |S
below the center of the footing using: (i) Boussinésq's equation (ii) 2:1
4
approximate method Compare the results and explain the difference.
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APRIL 2025 EXAMINATION 4507]
M1 [Link]. (4 YDC) EXAM
CE31502: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
: Max Marks: 70
Min Marks: 22
\ TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER =5
all FIVE questions. All questions carry equal mark, Assume suitable data if | necessary. Use of IS-
1007, 1S-875 and Steel Table is ‘permitted. Use of rivet in place of bolt is permitted in all questions,
Explain behavior of HSFG Bolts and compare with Bearing Bolts.
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OR
)_A 28mm dia bolt gonnceting 20mm thick plates. Determine bolt strength (i) In single shear
__ Gi) In double shear connecting 20mm thick main plate using 2 cover plates of 12mm
Ahickness, End/edge distance= SOmm and pitch= 80mm,
(©) Design a bolted lap joint connectin;
12 mm respectively to its 60% st
Attempt any TWO
Determine strength of a double cov
16mm thick plates. Also calculate
Determine the load P of an
(©) Write notes on:
3 @)
1g two 200mm wide plates having thicknesses 16mm and (8)
rength.
(2x7)
@) er Butt joint as shown in Figure-1, connecting 18mm and
efficiency of the joint.
“In plane eccentric bolted connection” shown in Figure-2.
“Design of eccentric welded connection”.
A 2m long compression member of a roof truss consist of one angle ISAGSx65x8, ©
Connected to a 10mm thick gusset plate using 2 bolts at each ends, Calculate load carrying
capacity of the member.
OR
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steel flat of size 120x12mm. Determine its axial
Is are fixed.
‘A 2m long tension member of a roof truss consist of two angle ISAGSX65x8, connected toa (8)
10mm thick gusset plate using Lémm dia bolts. Calculate load carrying capacity of the
member, also design bolted connections.
A 1.5m long solid axial member is made of:
tensile and compressive strength. Both end:
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Q4 (@) Calculate Strength ofa column consist of 2 ISMC350 back to back sections, with clear
(lo)
spacing 300mm. Both ends of the column are fixed against rotation but sway is permitted,
‘The unsupported length of column 7m. Design Lacing system.
&)
Write notes on any one: (i) Loads on roof truss (ji) Plastic Theory @
QS (@) A simply supported beam of effective span 6m is carying.a service udl of magnitude 10 (8)
JaV/m, including self weight. Also a vertical load of 40 KN (service load) is acting at center
of beam. The compression flange of beam is fully restrained.
OR
b) A plate girder of an effective span 15m is to carry two concentrated loads of 400 KN at Sm.
© Banc cus alongwith superimposed udl of 45 kKN/m. The girder is effectively supported
laterally. Design Web plate, Flange plates and stiffeners.
(©) Design a stecl slab base to carry 1200 KN compressive load at service, transferred through (6)
column consist of ISWB400. Use M20 conerete at base.208 BOLT(Grade 4.6
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B.E/[Link] (4YDC) EXAMINATION
(CE31506 CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY.
STIONS IN ‘TIHS PAPI
‘TOTAL. NO. OF
QUE! OR27
‘otal FOUR questions are attempted. i
able data wherever required. ‘|
a. Questions
| Write down the detailed specification of cement conerdte of
"| Calculate the cost of a 20 em thick 1:2:4 RCC slab of size 6m x 4m
‘Testing on walls of Room. ‘The slab is reinforced with 12 mm dia bars
| spaced at 100 mm e/e (Both way). Alternate bars are bent up at 1/5" of
_ | span from the support. Also Estimate the Quantity of materials required
_ [for its construction. i
_
act 3Hrs \ Max. Marks: 70
Discuss various types of estimate &
importance.
Give the rate analysis of 20 mnm thick cement plaster of }:3 proportion, |
Que 3. | Define depreciation and give brief description of anj| two methods to |
(a) _| calculate depreciation. 1
(6) | In an ia
ban plot of land, a new building consisting of-six equal ats-is |
constructed with a total cost of Rs. 30,000,000. The cost of the plot of
land is Rs 10,000,000. The owner of the property expects 12% retum on
the total cost of land. Determine the total standard rent to be fixed for
cach flat of building.
Considering the following data:-
|G Scrap value = 10 % (ii) Interest on the sinking fund is 6%
(Gi) Annual repairs at 1% of cost of construction. (iii)The future life of the
building is 70 years (iv) Outgoings at 30% of the net return for
building,
_SECTION-B
| Que a.
[_ca)_| Wate down the rules for Preparation of Muster Rol
(b) | What are the information to be given in a Tender Notice? E
procedure for submissi
envelopes.
| Que 5. | Write a short note on:
@
Write down the rules for preparation of Muster Roll.
(i) Arbitration for dispute resolution
(ii) Price Escalation
Marks | CO |
08 | 02 i
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15 | 02 |
06 [02
06 S02!
05 pe |
on and opening tenders submitted in three | 12
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04
08 | 04
(6) _| What is contract? What are the essentials of Contr
types of contract on detail.
(7 Explain any two !
juestion No ONE is compulsory, In addition Attempt ONE question from each section
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14:Que. | Explain briefly the different types
representation of activity time in CPM network,
Tor the given data of the project, determine the critical path and the
probability of finishing the project within scheduled time of
(a) Ts= 34.67 days
(b) Ts = 36 days
Most likely
‘Time
project network. The indirect cost of the project is
ck. Determine the optimum duration of the project and the
st. Also draw cost time curve of the project.
‘Crash ‘Crash ]
Duration | Cost
(weeks) | (Rs)
3 14500
8500
9000
15000 |
11000 |
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APRIL 2025 EXAMINATION
y MIB.E/B-TECH - CIVIL (4YDC) EXAM
/SUB: CE31703-WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
(Time: 3 Hrs]
[Max. Marks: 70]
TOTAL NUMBER OF QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPERS
All the Questions are compulsory,
Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever required,
= State and assume suitable data if necessary,
[Link]. Questions Marks| CO | BL | PI
ey ‘What are the advantages of providing inclined sereens?| 2 | cot BL2 | 1.2.1
(©) | Enlist the impurities removed during aeration oF 5
water,
(©) "| Write down the assumptions for selling of panicles in
horizontal flow
@
cor | BLi | 1.21
w type sedimentation tank. 3 j001| Bet [12
‘What is setling velocity? Find the setling velocity oF
a discrete particle when Reynold’s number is less than
0.5, diameter and specific gravity of particles to be 7 |co1
5*10%em and 2.65 Tespectively. Temperature of water
is 20 degrees and kinematic Viscosity is 1x10 m’/s,
OR
© | @ Whatis short circuiting in sedimentation tank?
(il) A circular sedimentation tank fitted with
mechanical. ‘sludge removal unit is to treat 4 MLD of
Water. The detention period of the tank is 5 hours. If 7} COL} BL |223
the depth of the tank is to be restricted to 3m, calculate
the diameter of the tank.
Q2 | Why is it required to provide fast mixing in 2
(a) _| coagulation tank?
©) | What are the advantages of multi-media filtration? 2 | C02} Bi fiat
(©)__| Write ‘a note on tapered flocculation, 3_ [coz Bri fiat
(@ | A treatment plant with discharge 0.5 m7s requires
23mg/L of alum for coagulation. The concentration of
suspended solid before and after the coagulation is 37
me/L and 12 mg/L. If sludge formed after coagulation | 7
contains 1% of solid by volume with specific gravity
3.01. Calculate volume of solids in sludge and total
volume of sludge generated,
‘OR
(©) | Design a rapid sand filter unit to be provided for
60000 people having average supply of 135 Iped with
BL3 | 2.2.2
Co2 | BL2 |13.1
CO2 | BL2 | 211
rate of filtration 100 Vim?/min, The backwashing is 7 \co2z| prs |222
done using 5% of the filtered water with frequency of
30 min/day.
at Enlist various methods available for disinfection, 2 | cos} Bui
(a
(b) __{ What do you understand by super chlorination? 2— | cos [rt
© Write a note on breakpoint chlorination, 3 CO3 | BL2
(@) | Describe the minor methods of treatment available for 7 cos! pa
disinfection process.
OR(© | Diseus various tests avaliable fr testing oF residual" [7 T——
chlorine concentration in water.
ta Define Sloughing in Trickling Filter. 2 | cog
(a -
7 How will you determine real efficiency of Grit 2 | cor
Chamber?
(©) | Classify Screens used in wastewater treatment along 3 C04
with their suitable sketches,
@_ | Design a primary circular sewage settling tank for a 7 | CO4
primary treatment of sewage of 25MLD. The
concentrations of suspended solids and BODs at
20°C are 240 mg/l and 190 mg/l respectively.
OR
(©) | Design a grit chamber with a parshall flume to control COs
velocity of flow. The maximum, average & minimum
flows in the grit chamber are 77000 m'/d, 34500 m3/d
& 17500 m*/d respectively,
Q5 | Differentiate between H.R-T. and SRT. COS | BLI [1.21
(a)
(&) | Inrelation to conventional A.S.P. and its COS | BL2 ] 1.2.1
modifications, discuss Mixing Regime and Flow
scheme,
(©) | Compare Diffused Aeration and Surface Aerators cos | BL2 [1.2.1
along with their advantages and disadvantages.
@_~ | Inrelation to design consideration, explain the COS | BL3 [7.3.1
following: - (i) Aeration Tank, (ii) Oxygen
Requirements. (iii) Sludge Recycle. (iv) Mixing
Requirements. = —r <--
OR
(©) | Define ‘Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR)? Illustrate
the working of the same with case example.
{
Cos | BL3 eeope) (E2t)/2/
Roast
APRIL 2025
[Link] III YEAR EXAMINATION
(CE31505/CE31504: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS.I1
‘Max. Marks: 70
: TOTAL NO. OF QUESTIONS IN THIS PAPER: 5
NOTE: All questions carry equal Assume suitable data i necessary.
SN ‘Questions Mark | CO] BL | Pr
QF | Wate down the xed end moment oF he Following;
@ @ Simply supported beam of Tength | and the concentrated load W is
| Acting atthe distance of 14 02 | ony o4
(Simply supported beam of tenth and uniformly distributed load
of Wis acting throughout the length,
1.2.
L047] Analyse the Portal frame given in fig.1 ‘by Slope deflection method
SiN
12 | o1 | 03
Fig.
OR
Analyse the portal frame given in ig.1 by Moment disvibaion wethod 12 [or | 03
OR
Analyse the portal frame given in fig. by Kani's method i2 [or | 03
7&2 | Derive equation the horizontal thrust for a ‘wo-hinged semicircular arch of
()_| radius R caries the concentrated load W at the crown, pee es oe
(©) | Calculate the horizontal trast of a two hinged semiciCular arch given Ing} =
EANin
02 | 02) o
Fig.2
(©) | A two hinged parabolic arch given in fig.3. Determine () Horizontal thu ar
each support (ii) Normal thrust and radial shear at the distance of 4m fromleft | 08 | 02 03
‘support. Given E= 200 kN/nm?, 1,= 38.692x10° mm’,
OR
Pvjelabip & two- hinged parabolic arch of span 40 m and rise 8 m caries ‘a uniformly,
distributed load of a 4 kN/m on the left half ofthe span. Considering rib
shortening, a temperature rise by 25°C and lateral yield of each support of 10 | 08 | 02 | 03
‘mm, moment of inertia of the crown section of the arch y= 38,692x10* mm?,
Assume secant variation of the MOI of the arch section,
Q3 | Analyse and draw bending moment diagram using matrix method for beam cae
given in fig.3.Bs
te
‘Analyse the poral frame Fig using column analogy method. The Mexural i
rigidity isthe same for all the members.
ros :
v4 | 03 | 03 |
Fig
Q4 | Draw an ILD for the horizontal thrust of two hinged semi-crculararch given a | 54 | oy | oy
(@)_| [Link] the ordinate at each 2 m interval.
(@) | Draw influence line diagram for reaction at the Support A of a continuous beam
ABC with span AB=8 m and BC=7 m, Calculate the ordinate at 1.5m interval. | 10
ELis constant for both the span.
OR
‘A two-hinged parabolic arch hinged at the both end and supports are at the same
level, has @ horizontal span of 20 m and a central rise of 2 m. Draw influence
Jine diagrams for ()) Horizontal thrust at support (i) B, M. ata section 5 m from
the left support. Hence or otherwise find the maximum positive and negative | 10 03
bending moments at the above section due to the passage of a point toad of 100
KN over the span, Assume that the moment of inertia ofthe arch section varies
as she secant of the slope i
‘QE | Gf Calculate the value of collapse Toad for the portal rame given in Figs, AN T1005 [03
the members are the same section.
(i) For a beam section given in fig.6 determine shape factor and the fully plastic | 04 | 05. | ot -
‘moment. Take fy= 250N/mm*, 150mm
ale 300 mm
a 10mm
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: Fig.5 Fig6
era OR
(1) write the short note on any four of the following.
(@) Plastic section modulus.
(b) Equal area axis. /
(©) Load factor.
(Shape factor. 4 } 03 fon |
(@) Concept of plastic hinge formation
(9 Difference between Stifness matrix method and Flexibility matrix
method, \
@ Difference between Force method and Displacement method.I ovine
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