Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No.
P-6523 [Total No. of Pages : 3
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B.E. (Civil Engineering)
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
(2019 Pattern) (Semester - VII) (401001)
Time : 2½ Hours] [Max. Marks : 70
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 indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary and mention it clearly.
5) Use of non-programmable calculator is allowed.
Q1) a) Define Normal consolidation, over consolidation and Pre-consolidation
Pressure. [6]
b) A normally consolidated clay stratum of 5m thickness has two
permeable layers at its top and bottom. The liquid limit and the initial
void ratio of clay are 40% and 0.85 respectively. While the initial
overburden pressure at the middle of clay layers is 300kPa. Due to the
construction of a new building, this pressure increases by 150 kPa.
Compute the probable primary consolidation settlement (expressed in
mm) of the building. [6]
c) What are the different types of foundation settlements? Explain in detail.
[5]
OR
Q2) a) Discuss with sketch logarithmic of time fitting method for determination
of coefficient of consolidation. [6]
b) An undisturbed sample of clay 24mm thick consolidated 50% in
20 minutes when tested in the laboratory, with drainage allowed at the
top and bottom. The clay layer from which the sample was obtained is
4m tick in the field. How much time will it take place to consolidate
50% with a single drain? [6]
c) What is contact pressure? Draw contact pressure distribution of a rigid
footing on sandy and clayey soil strata. [5]
P.T.O.
Q3) a) Enlist the classification of piles and explain with neat sketch pile classified
with respect to function. [6]
b) A circular pile section with 0.35 m diameter and length of 10m
penetrates into the clay having c = 50 KN/m 2 and mobilization
factor = 0.8. Calculate the safe load with a factor of safety = 2.5. Neglect
the bearing resistance. [6]
c) Define Negative Skin Friction. How it is determined. Also explain
how it is prevented. [5]
OR
Q4) a) What are the conditions where a pile foundation is more suitable than
a shallow foundation? [6]
b) Design square pile group to carry 500 kN load in clay with an
unconfined compressive strength of 80 kN/m2. The pile is 30cm
diameter and 8m long and adhesion factor 0.6. Use FS = 3. [6]
c) Explain in brief efficiency of pile group. [5]
Q5) a) Sketch and describe the various components of the well foundation,
indicating functions of each component. [6]
b) Discuss the procedure for proportioning of footing for equal settlement.
[6]
c) What is Caisson? How Caissons are classified based on methods of
construction? [6]
OR
Q6) a) Discuss tilts and shifts : precautionary and remedial measures of well
Foundation. [6]
b) Explain design steps of raft foundation by elastic (flexible) method.
[6]
c) What is meant by shallow foundations? What .are the principles of the
design of footing? [6]
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Q7) a) Discuss preloading with prefabricated vertical drains/sand drains with
a neat sketch. [6]
b) Explain the effect of swelling and shrinkage of expansive soils on
building constructed. Also, enlist the precautions to be taken. Illustrate
with sketches. [6]
c) Enlist types of cofferdams. Explain any one type with neat sketch.[6]
OR
Q8) a) Discuss design principle of undreamed pile. [6]
b) Explain any four engineering problem associated with black cotton
soil. [6]
c) List out the various techniques of soil improvement. Explain any one.
[6]
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