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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

SECOND SEMESTER M.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2017
CIVIL ENGINEERING
(GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING)
01CE6216: Ground Improvement Techniques
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours
Answer any two questions from each Part

PART A

1. Discuss any four methods of dewatering by well point system with the aid of neat sketch (9)
2. Explain briefly the procedure of vibroflotation for densifying cohesionless soils. (9)
3. (a).What are the different factors that affect the choice of improvement techniques of soil (4)
(b).What are the different methods of in-situ densification of soils (5)

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4. Describe the basic functions and classification of grouting (9)

5. Explain the grouting applications in the area of seepage control under dams (9)
6. (a) Discuss the term grout ability ratio. (4)
(b) Write a short note on (i) rock bolt (ii) cables and guniting. (5)
PART C

7. (a) With the help of a neat sketch ,explain the various elements of a reinforced earth retaining
wall. (6)
(b)Distinguish between woven and non-woven geotextiles (6 )
8. Explain with the help of neat diagrams, various applications of soil reinforcement. (12)
9. Explain various natural geotextiles and its applications. (12)