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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Explain the terms Vibro-Compaction and Vibro-Replacement, highlighting the typical characteristics and the relative eectiveness of both the terms. [16] 2. Explain in detail the in-situ densication methods in cohesive soils. [16]

3. (a) Describe dierent grouting techniques depending upon the stabiliser used? [8+8] (b) Write a note on suspension and solution grouting. 4. (a) Explain any four engineering application of reinforced earth with sketches? [8+8] (b) Describe the procedure of desining a reinforced earth wall? 5. What are the dierent tests conducted on Geotextile materials and what properties are evaluated from these tests. Explain any one test procedure. [16] 6. (a) Give approximate but reasonable values of Liquid Limit, plasticity Index, shrinkage limit and the percentage of minus 2 micron fraction for the Black Cotton soils. [8+8] (b) Discuss the various remedial measures to be adopted in providing foundations in expansive soils. 7. Find the proportions of the materials A, B, and C by the Rothfuch?s method so that the mixtures may approximate to the desired grading using the data given below. [16] I.S.Sieve Desired Grading 40mm 100 20mm 85-100 10mm 65-100 4.75mm 55-85 2.36mm 40-70 425micron 25-45 75micron 10-25 % Passing Materials A Materials B 95 70 21 11 100 7 85 2 55 Trace Nill

Materials C 100 [4X4=16]

8. (a) Dene the term soil stabilization.

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(b) What are the broad classication of soil Stabilization. (c) What is the purpose of soil stabilization. (d) State the dierent techniques available.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. (a) List the objectives of compacting soil and explain the purpose compaction. [8+8] (b) What are the strategies developed for optimizing the densication process? 2. What other design or construction alternatives would be considered besides soil improvement such as compaction in order to overcome a dicult foundation problem? Explain in detail. [16] 3. (a) What is grouting? Explain in detail the methods of grouting? (b) Explain in detail various eld of applications of grouting. 4. (a) Explain any four engineering application of reinforced earth with sketches? [8+8] (b) Describe the procedure of desining a reinforced earth wall? 5. (a) List the major functions that the Geotextiles are intended to perform. [8+8] (b) Explain how Geotextiles can be used as separators. 6. (a) Discuss the consequences of swelling on structures. (b) Discuss and state how these two parameters. i. swelling potential and ii. plasticity index are related. 7. Find the proportions of the materials A, B, and C by the Rothfuch?s method so that the mixtures may approximate to the desired grading using the data given below. [16] I.S.Sieve Desired Grading 40mm 100 20mm 85-100 10mm 65-100 4.75mm 55-85 2.36mm 40-70 425micron 25-45 75micron 10-25 % Passing Materials A Materials B 95 70 21 11 100 7 85 2 55 Trace Nill 1 of 2 [8+8] [8+8]

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8. Discuss in detail the various methods of lime addition to soils practical usage in engineering construction. [16]

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Explain the terms Vibro-Compaction and Vibro-Replacement, highlighting the typical characteristics and the relative eectiveness of both the terms. [16] 2. (a) How could the stress history of a soil deposit aect its suitability for preloading with vertical drains? [8+8] (b) How can you measure the settlement of the original ground and after the placing of say 5m of ll? 3. (a) What is grouting? Explain in detail the methods of grouting? (b) Explain in detail various eld of applications of grouting. 4. (a) Design a reinforced earth wall for retaining a 6metre high cohesionless soil. The soil in the wall and backll has density of 18KN/m3 with angle of internal friction of 35 degrees. The allowable soil pressure is 150KN/m2 . Use galvanized strips as reinforcement? [12+4] (b) Explain the principle involved in the reinforced earth. 5. (a) List the major functions that the Geotextiles are intended to perform. [8+8] (b) Explain how Geotextiles can be used as separators. 6. (a) Discuss the consequences of swelling on structures. (b) Discuss and state how these two parameters. i. swelling potential and ii. plasticity index are related. 7. What is meant by dynamic compaction? Explain in detail the procedure of conducting laboratory test of compaction. [16] 8. Discuss in detail the various methods of lime addition to soils practical usage in engineering construction. [16] [8+8] [8+8]

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (Civil Engineering) Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80 Answer any FIVE Questions All Questions carry equal marks 1. Explain the terms Vibro-Compaction and Vibro-Replacement, highlighting the typical characteristics and the relative eectiveness of both the terms. [16] 2. What other design or construction alternatives would be considered besides soil improvement such as compaction in order to overcome a dicult foundation problem? Explain in detail. [16] 3. (a) What is grouting? Explain in detail the methods of grouting? (b) Explain in detail various eld of applications of grouting. 4. (a) Design a reinforced earth wall for retaining a 6metre high cohesionless soil. The soil in the wall and backll has density of 18KN/m3 with angle of internal friction of 35 degrees. The allowable soil pressure is 150KN/m2 . Use galvanized strips as reinforcement? [12+4] (b) Explain the principle involved in the reinforced earth. 5. (a) Discuss the commonly adopted tests for Geotextiles. [8+8] [8+8]

(b) Describe the dierent forms of Geogrids and state their functions in the stabilization of soils. 6. (a) Discuss the eld conditions that generally favour swelling in expansive soil. [8+8] (b) Dene the terms, Free Sweell, Dierential Free Swell, Swelling Pressure and Field moisture content 7. What is meant by dynamic compaction? Explain in detail the procedure of conducting laboratory test of compaction. [16] 8. (a) Describe Soil bitumen, Sand bitumen and Oiled earth. (b) Explain the phenomenon of soil bitumen stabilization [8+8]

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