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    1. Bearing capacity and bearing pressure are discussed. A column load problem is solved to determine the minimum footing size for a factor of safety of 3 against shear failure. 2. The standard penetration test is discussed. Corrections needed for SPT values and its importance in geotechnical engineering are described. Factors that depth of exploration depends on are mentioned. 3. Active earth pressure, failure envelope of saturated clay, and a problem on active earth pressure on a retaining wall are discussed.

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    1. Bearing capacity and bearing pressure are discussed. A column load problem is solved to determine the minimum footing size for a factor of safety of 3 against shear failure. 2. The standard penetration test is discussed. Corrections needed for SPT values and its importance in geotechnical engineering are described. Factors that depth of exploration depends on are mentioned. 3. Active earth pressure, failure envelope of saturated clay, and a problem on active earth pressure on a retaining wall are discussed.

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    1. Bearing capacity and bearing pressure are discussed. A column load problem is solved to determine the minimum footing size for a factor of safety of 3 against shear failure. 2. The standard penetration test is discussed. Corrections needed for SPT values and its importance in geotechnical engineering are described. Factors that depth of exploration depends on are mentioned. 3. Active earth pressure, failure envelope of saturated clay, and a problem on active earth pressure on a retaining wall are discussed.

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    1. Bearing capacity and bearing pressure are discussed. A column load problem is solved to determine the minimum footing size for a factor of safety of 3 against shear failure. 2. The standard penetration test is discussed. Corrections needed for SPT values and its importance in geotechnical engineering are described. Factors that depth of exploration depends on are mentioned. 3. Active earth pressure, failure envelope of saturated clay, and a problem on active earth pressure on a retaining wall are discussed.

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    [4] Ex/CE/T/323/81/2013

    B ACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING


    6. a) Discuss bearing capacity and bearing pressure.
    EXAMINATION, 2013
    b) A column of building carrying a net vertical load of 125. 0 T
    ( 3rd Year, 2nd Semester )
    has to be supported by square footing. The footing is placed
    SOIL MECHANICS II
    1. 2 m below E.G.L. in a homogeneous bed of soil having the
    following properties : Time : Three hours Full Marks : 100
    ( 50 marks for each part )
    γ = 1⋅ 82 T/m3, φ = 30o . Determine the minimum size of the
    Use a separate Answer-Script for each part
    footing required to have a F.O.S. of 3. 0 against shear Failure. PART - I
    Given that For φ = 30o , Nc = 37. 2, Nq = 22. 5, Nγ = 19 ⋅ 7 Answer all questions.

    7. a) What should be the depth of exploration for a Four storyed 1. a) Discuss the relative merits and demerits of direct shear and
    residential building for a column grid of 5 m × 5 m. Assumed triaxial tests. Draw typical failure envelope of a compacted
    data not supplied. clay. Indicate whether there will be any change in slope of
    the failure envelope after it is saturated using back pressure
    b) Discuss standard penetration test. What are the various
    in the triaxial cell. 5+2+3=10
    corrections needed in S.P.T. What is the importance of the
    b) Shear strength parameters of a particular soil sample are as
    S.P.T. in geotechnical engineering.
    given below :
    8. a) Discuss how would you find out degree of compaction at
    C − 35kPa, ϕ = 22o
    field. On what factor degree of compaction depends on ?
    What would be the magnitude of deviator stress if a triaxial
    b) How would you decide the depth of exploration. 10+6=16 test is conducted on the same soil at a cell pressure of
    200kPa ? Also indicate the orientation of the failure plane for
    the soil sample. 5+3=8

    2. a) Derive the expression for active earth pressure in a c − ϕ


    soil. In this connection give the expression depth of tension
    crack. Further, discuss its role in controlling the magnitude
    of earth pressure on a wall. 4+2+3=9
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    b) A rough vertical wall 6. 0 m high supports a cohesionless PART - II


    backfill with horizontal surface. The properties of the Answer any three (Two marks for neatness)
    backfill soil is
    4. a) What is the effect of compaction on the engineering
    γ = 18 kN/m3 ϕ = 32o δ (wall-soil interface friction) = 15o
    properties of the soil ?
    Determine the magnitude of active earth pressure on the
    b) The following results were obtained from standard
    wall. 8
    Proctor’s compaction test on a soil sample
    3. A 6 m high highway embankment is to be constructed over a
    thick soft subsoil. The proposed slope of the embankment is Water content % 12 14 16 18 20 22

    Wt. of Wet soil (kg) 1. 68 1. 85 1. 91 1. 87 1. 87 1. 85


    1.5 (H) : 1.0(V). The soil properties are given below :
    Draw compaction curve and hence find out maximum dry
    Embankment soil : γ = 18 kN/m3 c = 40kPa ϕ = 20o
    density and O.M.C. Daw also 90% compaction curve and
    Soft subsoil : γ = 17 kN/m3 c = 25kPa also zero air void curve. Find also the degree of compaction
    Calculate the factor of safety of a trial slip circle passing through at proctor’s density. Assume data not supplied. 4+12=16
    the toe of the slope. 15 5. a) ‘‘The allowable bearing capacity of purely cohsive clay with
    a F.O.S. of 3 is approximately equal to its U.C.S.’’ Justify
    the statement in the light of Terzaghis’ theory.

    b) Discuss general shear, local shear and punching shear


    Failure.

    c) Discuss the assumption in Terzaghis’ bearing capacity


    theory.

    d) What is the basic difference in Terzaghis and Mayer hoff’s


    bearing capacity theory. 4+6+3+3=16

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