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Geotechnical Engineering (KCE 501)
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1 Explain the process of soil formation. Differentiate between residual and 1
transported soil.
2 Derive the formula between soil moisture content (w), degree of saturation (S), 1
specific gravity (G) and void ratio e
3 The total unit weight of the glacial outwash soil is 6 kN/ m3. The specific gravity of 1
the solid particles of the soil is 2.67. The water content of the soil is 17%. Assume
that unit weight of water (γw) is 9.81 kN/m3. Calculate the following: (i) Dry unit
weight (ii) Porosity (iii) Void ratio (iv) Degree of saturation
4 Laboratory sieve analysis was carried out on a soil sample using a complete set of 1
standard IS sieves. Out of 500 g of soil used in the test, 200 g was retained on IS
600m sieve, 250 g was retained on IS 500m sieve, and the remaining 50 g and
retained on IS 425m sieve. Classify the soil
5 Differentiate between: i. Liquidity index and consistency index ii. Flow index and 1
toughness index iii. Plasticity and consistency iv. Activity and sensitivity.
6 A falling head permeability test was performed on a sample of a clear uniform 2
sand. One minute was required for the initial head of 100cm to fall to 50cm in the
standpipe of cross-sectional area of 1.50cm2 . If the sample was 4cm dia and 30 cm
long, calculate the coefficient of permeability of sand.
7 Explain quick sand condition. Give the expression for critical hydraulic gradient 2
along with its significance.
8 In a falling head permeameter test on a silty clay sample, the following results 2
were obtained; sample length 120 mm; sample diameter 80 mm; initial head 1200
mm, final head 400 mm; time for fall in head 6 minutes, stand pipe diameter 4
mm. Find the coefficient of permeability of soil in mm/s.
9 For the soils strata shown in the following figure, the water table is lowered by 2
drainage by 2 m and, if the top 2 m thick silty sand stratum remains saturated by
capillary action even after lowering of the water table, the increase in effective
pressure in kPa at the middle height of the clay layer will be:
10 What do you understand by the term “flow net”? 2

11 Explain the Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation. 3
12 Differentiate between standard proctor and modified proctor test. 3
13 A 3-m-thick layer (double drainage) of saturated clay under a surcharge loading 3
underwent 90% primary consolidation in 75 days. Find the coefficient of
consolidation of clay for the pressure range.
14 Discuss the secondary consolidation. 3
15 A clay layer whose total settlement under a given loading is expected to be 12 cm 3
settles 3cm at end of 1 month after application of load increment. How many
months will be required to reach settle of 6cm. Assume layer to have double
drainage.
16 Discuss in detail the Mohr-Coulomb’s theory of shear failure of soils. 4
17 Describe tri-axial shear test. What are its advantages and disadvantages? 4
18 A given saturated clay is known to have effective strength parameters of c' = 10 kpa 4
and 𝜑′ = 28°. A sample of this clay was brought to failure quickly so that no
dissipation of the pore water could occur at failure it was known that σ’ 1=30kPa,
σ ‘3=10kPa, and uf =20kPa. Estimate the values σ 1 , σ 3 and normal stress at
failure.
19 List the assumptions made in Boussinesq’s theory. 4

20 Explain stress isobar in detail 4
21 An unsupported excavation is made to the maximum possible depth a clay soil 5
having gt =18 kN/m3, C = 100 kN/m2, f =30°. Calculate the active earth pressure,
according to Rankine’s theory, at the base level of excavation.
22 Discuss the Taylor’s Stability number 5
23 A smooth vertical wall 5 m high retains a soil with c = 2.5 N/cm2, φ = 30°, and γ = 5
18kN/m3. Show the Rankine passive pressure distribution and determine the
magnitude and point of application of the passive resistance.
24 Discuss the stability of slope. Explain various types of slope failure with neat 5
sketches.
25 Write the assumptions of Rakine’s Earth Pressure theory. 5

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10 What do you understand by the term “flow net”? 2

19 List the assumptions made in Boussinesq’s theory. 4

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