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phase relationships of soil
a natural soil deposits has bulk density of 1.90g/cm^3 and water content of 6 percent . assume G=2.67 . asuming the voids ratio to remain constant , what will be degree of saturation at water content of 16%?
a natural soil deposits has bulk density of 1.90g/cm^3 and water content of 6 percent . assume G=2.67 . asuming the voids ratio to remain constant , what will be degree o...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 10
The most appropriate triaxial test to assess the long-term stability of an excavated clay slope is consolidated drained test unconsolidated undrained test consolidated undrained test unconfined compression test
The most appropriate triaxial test to assess the long-term stability of an excavated clay slope isconsolidated drained testunconsolidated undrained testconsolidated undra...
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babji6268
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May 7, 2022
Soil Mechanics
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consolidation-test
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GATE2014-1-39
The following data are given for the laboratory sample. $\sigma_0=175$ kPa; $e_0 =1.1$; $\sigma_0 + \Delta \sigma_0 =300$ kPa; $e=0.9$ If thickness of the clay specimen is $25$ mm, the value of coefficient of volume compressibility is ______ $\times 10^{-4} m^2/kN$
The following data are given for the laboratory sample.$\sigma_0=175$ kPa; $e_0 =1.1$; $\sigma_0 + \Delta \sigma_0 =300$ kPa; $e=0.9$If thickness of the clay specimen is...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 30, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2014-ce-1
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
clay-specimen
soil-mechanics
compressibility
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GATE2014-2-29
Water is flowing at a steady rate through a homogeneous and saturated horizontal soil strip of $10$ m length. The strip is being subjected to a constant water head $(H)$ of $5$ m at the beginning and $1$ m at the end. If the governing equation of flow in the soil ... $x$ is the distance along the soil strip), the value of $H$ (in m) at the middle of the strip is _______
Water is flowing at a steady rate through a homogeneous and saturated horizontal soil strip of $10$ m length. The strip is being subjected to a constant water head $(H)$ ...
Chandanachandu
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Soil Mechanics
gate2014-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
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GATE2014-2-37
An infinitely long slope is made up of a $c-\phi$ soil having the properties: cohesion $(c)=20$ kPa, and dry unit weight $(\gamma_d)=16 \: kN/m^3$. The angle of inclination and critical height of the slope are $40^{\circ}$ and $5$ m respectively. To maintain the limiting equilibrium, the angle of internal friction of the soil (in degrees) is _______
An infinitely long slope is made up of a $c-\phi$ soil having the properties: cohesion $(c)=20$ kPa, and dry unit weight $(\gamma_d)=16 \: kN/m^3$. The angle of inclinati...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2014-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
index-properties
equilibrium
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 14
Following statements are made on compacted soils, wherein DS stands for the soils compacted on dry side of optimum moisture content and WS stands for the soils compacted on wet side of optimum moisture content. Identify the $\textit{incorrect}$ statement. Soil structure ... shrinkage is high on DS and low on WS On access to water, swelling is high on DS and low on DS
Following statements are made on compacted soils, wherein DS stands for the soils compacted on dry side of optimum moisture content and WS stands for the soils compacted ...
Chandanachandu
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2013-ce
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
compaction-of-soils
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 12
In its natural condition, a soil sample has a mass of $1.980$ kg and a volume of $0.001 \: m^3$. After being completely dried in an oven, the mass of the sample is $1.800$ kg. Specific gravity G is $2.7$. Unit weight of water is $10 \: kN/m^3$. The degree of saturation of the soil is $0.65$ $0.70$ $0.54$ $0.61$
In its natural condition, a soil sample has a mass of $1.980$ kg and a volume of $0.001 \: m^3$. After being completely dried in an oven, the mass of the sample is $1.800...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
edited
May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2013-ce
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
specific-gravity
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 38
Two different soil types (Soil $1$ an Soil $2$) are used as backfill behind a retaining wall as shown in the figure, where $\gamma_t$ is total unit weight, and $c’$ and $\phi’$ are effective cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance. The resultant active earth forceper unit length (in kN/m) acting on the wall is $31.7$ $35.2$ $51.8$ $57.0$
Two different soil types (Soil $1$ an Soil $2$) are used as backfill behind a retaining wall as shown in the figure, where $\gamma_t$ is total unit weight, and $c’$ and...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
edited
May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2013-ce
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
total-shear
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 37
The soil profile above the rock surface for a $25^{\circ}$ infinite slope is shown in the figure, where $s_u$ is the undrained shear strength an $\gamma_t$ is total unit weight. The slip will occur at a depth of $8.83$ m $9.79$ m $7.83$ m $6.53$ m
The soil profile above the rock surface for a $25^{\circ}$ infinite slope is shown in the figure, where $s_u$ is the undrained shear strength an $\gamma_t$ is total unit ...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2013-ce
soil-mechanics
foundation-engineering
soil-profile
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 53
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground water table is at the surface. The foundation consists of the basement slab of $6$ ... and rigidity corrections, the immediate settlement of the dense sand layer will be $58$ mm $111$ mm $126$ mm $179$ mm
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground wate...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2013-ce
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
effect-of-water-table
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 52
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground water table is at the surface. The foundation consists of the basement slab of $6$ m width which ... safety $=3$, the net safe bearing capacity (in $kN/m^2$) of the foundation is $610$ $320$ $983$ $693$
A multistory building with a basement is to be constructed. The top $4$ m consists of loose silt, below which dense sand layer is present up to a great depth. Ground wate...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2013-ce
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
effect-of-water-table
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 36
Two soil specimens with identical geometric dimensions were subjected to failing head permeability tests in the laboratory under identical conditions. The fall of water head was measured after an identical time interval. The ratio of initial to final water heads for the test ... water heads in the test involving the second specimen is $3.05$ $3.80$ $4.00$ $6.25$
Two soil specimens with identical geometric dimensions were subjected to failing head permeability tests in the laboratory under identical conditions. The fall of water h...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2012-ce
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
permeability
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 38
Steady state seepage is taking place through a soil element at $Q$, $2$ m below the ground surface immediately downstream of the toe of an earthen dam as shown in the sketch. The water level in a piezometer installed at $P$, $500$ mm above $Q$, is at the ground surface. ... $Q$ is $14.42$ $15.89$ $16.38$ $18.34$
Steady state seepage is taking place through a soil element at $Q$, $2$ m below the ground surface immediately downstream of the toe of an earthen dam as shown in the ske...
Chandanachandu
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May 29, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2012-ce
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
seepage-through-soils
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GATE Civil 2012 | Question: 15
An embankment is to be constructed with a granular soil (bulk unit weight $=20 \: kN/m^3$) on a saturated clayey silt deposit (undrained shear strength $=25$ kPa). Assuming undrained general shear failure and bearing capacity factor of $5.7$, the maximum height (in m) of the embankment at the point of failure is $7.1$ $5.0$ $4.5$ $2.5$
An embankment is to be constructed with a granular soil (bulk unit weight $=20 \: kN/m^3$) on a saturated clayey silt deposit (undrained shear strength $=25$ kPa). Assumi...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
retagged
May 29, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2012-ce
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
bearing-capacity
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GATE2015-2-37
A $588 \: cm^3$ volume of moist sand weighs $1010$ gm. Its dry weight is $918$ gm and specific gravity of solids, $G$ is $2.67$. Assuming density of water as $1 \: gm/cm^3$, the void ratio is _________.
A $588 \: cm^3$ volume of moist sand weighs $1010$ gm. Its dry weight is $918$ gm and specific gravity of solids, $G$ is $2.67$. Assuming density of water as $1 \: gm/cm^...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 28, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2015-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
specific-gravity
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GATE2015-2-41
A $6$ m high retaining wall having a smooth vertical back face retains a layered horizontal backfill. Top $3$ m thick layer of the backfill is sand having an angle of internal friction. $\phi = 30^{\circ}$ while the bottom layer is $3$ m thick clay with cohesion, $c=20$ ... $150$ $216$ $156$ $196$
A $6$ m high retaining wall having a smooth vertical back face retains a layered horizontal backfill. Top $3$ m thick layer of the backfill is sand having an angle of int...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
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May 28, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
earth-pressure
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GATE2015-1-11
A fine-grained soil has $60 \%$ (by weight) slit content. The soil behaves as $\textit{semi-solid}$ when water content is between $15 \%$ and $28 \%$. The soil behaves $\textit{fluid-like}$ when the water content is more than $40 \%$. The $’\textit{Activity}\:’$ of the soil is $3.33$ $0.42$ $0.30$ $0.20$
A fine-grained soil has $60 \%$ (by weight) slit content. The soil behaves as $\textit{semi-solid}$ when water content is between $15 \%$ and $28 \%$. The soil behaves $\...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
edited
May 28, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2015-ce-1
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
moisture-content-test
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GATE2015-1-14
In an unconsolidated undrained triaxial test, it is observed that an increase in cell pressure from $150$ kPa to $250$ kPa leads to a pore pressure increase $80$ kPa. It is further observed that, an increase of $50$ kPa in deviatoric stress results in an increase of $25$ kPa in the pore pressure. The value of $\textit{Skempton’s pore pressure parameter B}$ is $0.5$ $0.625$ $0.8$ $1.0$
In an unconsolidated undrained triaxial test, it is observed that an increase in cell pressure from $150$ kPa to $250$ kPa leads to a pore pressure increase $80$ kPa. It ...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 28, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-1
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
pore-pressure
triaxial-test
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GATE2015-1-15
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? Loose sand exhibits contractive behavior upon shearing Dense sand when sheared under undrained condition, may lead to generation of negative pore pressure Black cotton sild exhibits expansive behavior Liquefaction is ... soil near the downstream side of dams or sheet-piles loses its shear strength due to high upward hydraulic gradient
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?Loose sand exhibits contractive behavior upon shearingDense sand when sheared under undrained condition, may lead to gene...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 28, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2015-ce-1
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
characteristics-of-sand
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GATE2015-1-42
A square footing $(2\:m \times 2\:m)$ is subjected to an inclined point load, $P$ as shown in the figure below. The water table is located well below the base of the footing. Considering one-way eccentricity, the $\textit{net safe}$ load carrying capacity of the footing for a factor ... : $F_{qd} = F_{\gamma d} = 1.113$; Inclination factors: $F_{qi} = 0.444, \: F_{\gamma i}=0.02$
A square footing $(2\:m \times 2\:m)$ is subjected to an inclined point load, $P$ as shown in the figure below. The water table is located well below the base of the foot...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 27, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
square-footing
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GATE2016-2-17
The atmospheric layer closest to the earth surface is the mesosphere the stratosphere the thermosphere the troposphere
The atmospheric layer closest to the earth surface isthe mesospherethe stratospherethe thermospherethe troposphere
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 27, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
atmospheric-layer
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GATE2016-2-40
The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of the soil is $3 \: mm/min$ and the head loss is $5 \: m$. The rate of seepage (expressed in $cm^3/s$ per $m$ length of the dam) through the earthen dam is _________
The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
retagged
May 27, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
coefficient-of-permeability
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0
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GATE2016-1-11
In the consolidated undrained triaxial test on a saturated soil sample, the pore water pressure is zero during shearing stage only at the end of consolidation stage only both at the end of consolidation and during shearing stages under none of the above conditions
In the consolidated undrained triaxial test on a saturated soil sample, the pore water pressure is zeroduring shearing stage onlyat the end of consolidation stage onlybot...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
edited
May 27, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-1
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
consolidation
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0
answers
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GATE2016-1-13
A vertical cut is to be made in a soil mass having cohesion $c$, angle of internal friction $\phi$, and unit weight $\gamma$. Considering $K_a$ and $K_p$ ... $\dfrac{4c \sqrt{K_a}}{\gamma } \\$ $\dfrac{4c}{\gamma \sqrt{K_a}}$
A vertical cut is to be made in a soil mass having cohesion $c$, angle of internal friction $\phi$, and unit weight $\gamma$. Considering $K_a$ and $K_p$ as the cofficien...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 27, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2016-ce-1
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
earth-pressure
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0
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GATE2016-1-40
The porosity (n) and the degree of saturation (S) of a soil sample are $0.7$ and $40 \%$ respectively. In a $100\:m^3$ volume of the soil, the volume (expressed in $m^3$) of air is __________
The porosity (n) and the degree of saturation (S) of a soil sample are $0.7$ and $40 \%$ respectively. In a $100\:m^3$ volume of the soil, the volume (expressed in $m^3$)...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
retagged
May 27, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
porosity
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0
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GATE2016-1-41
A homogeneous gravity retaining wall supporting a cohesionless backfill is shown in the figure. The lateral active earth pressure at the bottom of the wall is $40$ kPa. The minimum weight of the wall (expressed in kN per m length) required to prevent it from overturning about its toe (Point $\color{Red}{P}$) is $120$ $180$ $240$ $360$
A homogeneous gravity retaining wall supporting a cohesionless backfill is shown in the figure. The lateral active earth pressure at the bottom of the wall is $40$ kPa.Th...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 27, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2016-ce-1
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
lateral-earth-pressure
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GATE2017 CE-2-6
Consider a rigid retaining wall with partially submerged cohesionless backfill with a surcharge. Which one of the following diagrams closely represents the Rankine’s active earth pressure distribution against this?
Consider a rigid retaining wall with partially submerged cohesionless backfill with a surcharge. Which one of the following diagrams closely represents the Rankine’s ac...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 25, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-2
foundation-engineering
environmental-engineering
rankines-earth-pressure-theory
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GATE2017 CE-2-5
Consider the following statements related to pore pressure parameters, $A$ and $B$: $A$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $A$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ $B$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $B$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ For these statements, which of the following options is correct? P and R P and S Q and R Q and S
Consider the following statements related to pore pressure parameters, $A$ and $B$:$A$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$$A$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$$B$ ...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 25, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
pore-pressure
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0
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GATE2017 CE-2-4
Let $G$ be the specific gravity of soil solids, $w$ the water content in the soil sample, $\gamma_w$ the unit weight of water, and $\gamma_d$ ... $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 + \gamma_w} \\$ $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 - \gamma_w}$
Let $G$ be the specific gravity of soil solids, $w$ the water content in the soil sample, $\gamma_w$ the unit weight of water, and $\gamma_d$ the dry unit weight of the s...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
retagged
May 25, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
compaction-of-soils
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GATE2017 CE-1: 46
It is proposed to drive H-piles up to a depth of $7$ m at a construction site. The average surface area of the H-pile is $3 \: m^2$ ... . The total axial frictional resistance (in kN, up to one decimal place) mobilized on the pile against the driving is _____________
It is proposed to drive H-piles up to a depth of $7$ m at a construction site. The average surface area of the H-pile is $3 \: m^2$ per meter length. The soil at the site...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 25, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-1
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
effect-of-water-table
load-capacity-of-piles-in-clay
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0
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GATE2017 CE-1: 47
The infinite sand slope shown in the figure is on the verge of sliding failure. The ground water table coincides with the ground surface. Unit weight of water $\gamma_w = 9.81 \: kN/m^3$. The value of the effective angle of internal friction (in degrees, up to one decimal place) of the sand is ________.
The infinite sand slope shown in the figure is on the verge of sliding failure. The ground water table coincides with the ground surface. Unit weight of water $\gamma_w =...
Chandanachandu
100
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Chandanachandu
retagged
May 25, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
effect-of-water-table
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0
answers
32
GATE2017 CE-1: 50
A consolidated undrained $(\overline{CU})$ triaxial compression test is conducted on a normally consolidated clay at a confining pressure of $100$ kPa. The deviator stress at failure is $80$ kPa, and the pore-water pressure measured at failure is $50$ kPa. The effective angle of internal friction (in degrees, up to one decimal place) of the soil is __________
A consolidated undrained $(\overline{CU})$ triaxial compression test is conducted on a normally consolidated clay at a confining pressure of $100$ kPa. The deviator stres...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 25, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-1
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
one-dimensional-consolidation
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0
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0
answers
33
GATE2018 CE-2: 32
A $3$ m high vertical earth retaining wall retains a dry granular backfill with angle of internal friction of $30^{\circ}$ and unit weight of $20 \: kN/m^3$. If the wall is prevented from yielding (no movement), the total horizontal thrust (in kN per unit length) on the wall is $0$ $30$ $45$ $270$
A $3$ m high vertical earth retaining wall retains a dry granular backfill with angle of internal friction of $30^{\circ}$ and unit weight of $20 \: kN/m^3$. If the wall...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 23, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2018-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
earth-pressure
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GATE2018 CE-2: 18
The initial concavity in the load-penetration curve of a CBR test is NOT due to uneven top surface high impact at start of loading inclined penetration plunger soft top layer of soaked soil
The initial concavity in the load-penetration curve of a CBR test is NOT due touneven top surfacehigh impact at start of loadinginclined penetration plungersoft top layer...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
edited
May 23, 2021
Foundation Engineering
gate2018-ce-2
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
load-penetration-curve
standard-penetration-test
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0
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0
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35
GATE2018 CE-2: 8
A flownet below a dam consists of $24$ equipotential drops and $7$ flow channels. The difference between the upstream the upstream and downstream water levels is $6$ m. The length of the flow line adjacent to the toe of the dam at exit is $1$ m. The specific gravity and void ... dam are $2.70$ and $0.70$, respectively. The factor of safety against piping is $1.67$ $2.5$ $3.4$ $4$
A flownet below a dam consists of $24$ equipotential drops and $7$ flow channels. The difference between the upstream the upstream and downstream water levels is $6$ m. T...
Chandanachandu
100
points
Chandanachandu
recategorized
May 22, 2021
Soil Mechanics
gate2018-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
seepage-through-soils
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0
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GATE2018 CE-1: 31
A $0.5 \: m \times 0.5 \: m$ square concrete pile is to be driven in a homogeneous clayey soil having undrained shear strength $c_u=50 \: kPa$ and unit weight, $\gamma = 18.0 \: kN/m^3$. The design capacity of the pile $500$ kN. The adhesion factor $\alpha$ is given as ... pile required for the above design load with a factor of safety of $2.0$ is $5.2$ m $5.8$ m $11.8$ m $12.5$ m
A $0.5 \: m \times 0.5 \: m$ square concrete pile is to be driven in a homogeneous clayey soil having undrained shear strength $c_u=50 \: kPa$ and unit weight, $\gamma = ...
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GATE2018 CE-1: 45
A conventional drained triaxial compression test was conducted on a normally consolidated clay sample under an effective confining pressure of $200$ kPa. The deviator stress at failure was found to be $400$ kPa. An identical specimen of the same clay sample is ... deviator stress at failure is $150$ kPa, the pore pressure developed (in kPa, up to one decimal place) is ________
A conventional drained triaxial compression test was conducted on a normally consolidated clay sample under an effective confining pressure of $200$ kPa. The deviator str...
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GATE2018 CE-1: 47
A rigid smooth retaining wall of height $7$ m with vertical backface retains saturated clay ass backfill. The saturated unit weight and undrained cohesion of the backfill are $17.2 \: kN/m^3$ and $20 \: kPa$, respectively. The difference in the active ... ( in $kN$ per meter length of wall, up to two decimal places), before and after the occurrence of tension crack is _____
A rigid smooth retaining wall of height $7$ m with vertical backface retains saturated clay ass backfill. The saturated unit weight and undrained cohesion of the backfill...
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GATE2018 CE-1: 21
A core cutter of $130$ mm height has inner and outer diameters of $100$ mm and $106$ mm, respectively. The area ratio of the core cutter (in $\%$, up to two decimal places) is _____
A core cutter of $130$ mm height has inner and outer diameters of $100$ mm and $106$ mm, respectively. The area ratio of the core cutter (in $\%$, up to two decimal place...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 55
A square footing of $2 \: m$ sides rests on the surface of a homogeneous soil bed having the properties: cohesion $c= 24 \: kPa$, angle of internal friction $\phi = 25^{\circ}$, and unit weight $\gamma = 18 \: kN/m^3$. Terzaghi's bearing capacity ... and $N_{\gamma}' =3.2$. The ultimate bearing capacity of the foundation (in $kPa$, round off to $2$ decimal places) is _________
A square footing of $2 \: m$ sides rests on the surface of a homogeneous soil bed having the properties: cohesion $c= 24 \: kPa$, angle of internal friction $\phi = 25^{\...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 54
A timber pile of length $8 \: m$ and diameter $0.2 \: m$ is driven with a $20 \: kN$ drop hammer, falling freely from a height of $1.5 \: m$. The total penetration of the pile in the last $5$ blows is $40 \: mm$. Use the Engineering News Record ... to energy losses) of $2.5 \: cm$. The safe load carrying capacity of the pile (in $kN$, round off to $2$ decimal places) is __________
A timber pile of length $8 \: m$ and diameter $0.2 \: m$ is driven with a $20 \: kN$ drop hammer, falling freely from a height of $1.5 \: m$. The total penetration of the...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 53
Constant head permeability tests were performed on two soil specimens, $S1$ and $S$. The ratio of height of the two specimens $(L_{S1}: L_{S2})$ is $1.5$, the ratio of the diameter of specimens $(D_{S1}: D_{S2})$ is $0.5$, and the ratio of the ... $(k_{S1}: k_{S2})$ is _____
Constant head permeability tests were performed on two soil specimens, $S1$ and $S$. The ratio of height of the two specimens $(L_{S1}: L_{S2})$ is $1.5$, the ratio of th...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 51
The dimensions of a soil sampler are given in the table. ... $2$ decimal places) is ______________
The dimensions of a soil sampler are given in the table.$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Parameter} & \text{Cutting edge} & \text{Sampling tube} \\ \hline \text{Insi...
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GATE2019 CE-2: 25
Construction of a new building founded on a clayey soil was completed in January $2010$. In January $2014$, the average consolidation settlement of the foundation in clay was recorded as $10 \: mm$. The ultimate consolidation settlement was estimated in ... soil site, the expected consolidation settlement in January $2019$( in mm, round off to the nearest integer) will be _______
Construction of a new building founded on a clayey soil was completed in January $2010$. In January $2014$, the average consolidation settlement of the foundation in clay...
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GATE2019 CE-1: 29
For the following statements: P - The lateral stress in the soil while being tested in an oedometer is always at-rest. Q - For a perfectly rigid strip footing at deeper depths in a sand deposit, the vertical normal contact stress at the footing edge is greater than that at its centre. R - ... FALSE; Q - FALSE; R - TRUE P - TRUE; Q - TRUE; R - FALSE P - FALSE; Q - FALSE; R - FALSE
For the following statements:P – The lateral stress in the soil while being tested in an oedometer is always at-rest.Q – For a perfectly rigid strip footing at deeper...
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GATE2019 CE-1: 25
A concentrated load of $500 \: kN$ is applied on an elastic half space. The ratio of the increase in vertical normal stress at depths of $2 \: m$ and $4 \: m$ along the point of the loading, as per Boussinesq’s theory, would be _____
A concentrated load of $500 \: kN$ is applied on an elastic half space. The ratio of the increase in vertical normal stress at depths of $2 \: m$ and $4 \: m$ along the p...
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GATE2019 CE-1: 20
A completely mixed dilute suspension of sand particles having diameters $0.25, \: 0.35, \: 0.40, \: 0.45$ and $0.50 \: mm$ are filled in a transparent glass column of diameter $10 \: cm$ and height $2.50 \: m$. The suspension is allowed to ... $0.45$ and $0.50 \: mm$ from the suspension is _________
A completely mixed dilute suspension of sand particles having diameters $0.25, \: 0.35, \: 0.40, \: 0.45$ and $0.50 \: mm$ are filled in a transparent glass column of dia...
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GATE2019 CE-1: 16
A retaining wall of height $H$ with smooth vertical backface supports a backfill inclined at an angle $\beta$ with the horizontal. The backfill consists of cohesionless soil having angle of internal friction $\phi$. If the active lateral thrust acting on the wall is $P_a$ ... $P_a$ acts at a height $H/3$ from the base of the wall and at an angle $\phi$ with the horizontal
A retaining wall of height $H$ with smooth vertical backface supports a backfill inclined at an angle $\beta$ with the horizontal. The backfill consists of cohesionless s...
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GATE2020 CE-2-23
A one-dimensional consolidation test is carried out on a standard $19\: mm$ thick clay sample. The oedometer’s deflection gauge indicates a reading of $2.1\: mm$, just before removal of the load, without allowing any swelling. The void ratio is $0.62$ at this stage. The initial void ratio (round off to two decimal places) of the standard specimen is __________.
A one-dimensional consolidation test is carried out on a standard $19\: mm$ thick clay sample. The oedometer’s deflection gauge indicates a reading of $2.1\: mm$, just ...
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GATE2020 CE-2-22
A soil has dry unit weight of $15.5\: kN/m^3$, specific gravity of $2.65$ and degree of saturation of $72\: %.$ Considering the unit weight of water as $10\: kN/m^3$, the water content of the soil (in $\%$ round off to two decimal places) is __________.
A soil has dry unit weight of $15.5\: kN/m^3$, specific gravity of $2.65$ and degree of saturation of $72\: %.$ Considering the unit weight of water as $10\: kN/m^3$, the...
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