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Set - I

Code No. :CE4532


VASAVI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (Autonomous), HYDERABAD
B.E. (Civil Engg.) IV Year II-Semester Main Examinations, May-2018
Subject: Ground Improvement Techniques
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer ALL questions in Part-A and any FIVE from Part-B
Part-A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
Q. No Stem of the Question Marks
Unit-I
1. What are the objectives of grouting? [2]
2. Write about the mechanical and chemical grouting techniques. [2]
Unit-II
3. List out various additives used in chemical stabilization. [2]
4. Appraise the aspect “Amount of cement” in cement stabilization. [2]
Unit-III
5. Write about dynamic compaction. [2]
6. What is vibro-flotation? [2]
Unit-IV
7. Name any three methods for in situ densification of cohesive soil. [2]
8. Infer the principle behind the electro-osmatic method of dewatering? [2]
Unit-V
9. Define Geotextiles. [2]
10. Explain the term soil reinforcement. [2]

Part-B (5 × 10 = 50 Marks)
Note: 1. Please specify marks for ‘a’ and ‘b’ of each question (like 5+5 or 6+4 or 7+3)
2. Wherever applicable, ‘a’ of each question must be theory based and ‘b’ must be problem based.
Q. No Stem of the Question Marks
Unit-I
11. a) Explain in detail mechanical stabilization of soils. [5]
b) Write the specifications of dynamic compaction. [5]
Unit-II
12. a) Explain the design procedure of soil- lime stabilization. [3]
b) Discuss in detail how the permeation grouting is conducted at the site and its [7]
effectiveness in improvement of soil properties.
Unit-III
13. a) Discuss the effectiveness of various well point dewatering systems with respect to the [4]
in-situ soil conditions.
b) Explain working principle and soil improvement mechanism using ‘Vibro-Replacement’ [6]
method.
Unit-IV
14. a) Explain in detail the advantage of using vertical drains along with preloading? [4]
b) Illustrate the calculation of Stone Column’s length and its load carrying capacity. [6]
Unit-V
15. a) Write a short note on soil nailing. [3]
b) What are the functions of geotextiles? Explain their use in earth dam and road [7]
construction works.
Unit-I & II (one from each unit)
16. a) Define Grouting. What is its application with regard to Civil Engineered structures? [5]
b) Infer a brief note on Bituminous stabilization in soil. [5]
Unit-III, IV & V (one from each unit)
17. Answer any two of the following:
a) Write the effective dewatering systems in cohesionless soils. [5]
b) What do you understand by preloading? [5]
c) What are the practical applications of geotextiles? [5]

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