CE6502 Foundation engineering, Third year, Department of Civil Engineering, First and second Units Questions

CE6502 Foundation engineering, Third year, Department of Civil Engineering, First and second Units Questions.

Answer ALL Questions

PART A – (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)

1.      What are the factors affecting quality of a sample?

2.      How is the depth of exploration decided?

3.      List the field tests used in subsurface investigations?

4.      What are the various methods of site investigation?

5.      Write the uses of bore log report?

6.      What is meant by inside and outside clearance? What is its use?

7.      What is the objective of site investigation?

8.      The internal diameter of a sampler is40mm and the external diameter is 42mm. Will you consider the sample obtained from the sampler as disturbed or undisturbed?

9.      What is Standard Penetration Number?

10.  Write the uses of bore log report?

PART B (5x16=80 Marks)

1.      Explain of auger boring?

2.      Explain of wash boring?

3.      Explain cone penetration tests?

4.      Explain Geophysical methods.?

5.      Explain Electrical resistivity method?