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GATE2020 CE-2-47
A constant-head permeability test was conducted on a soil specimen under a hydraulic gradient of $2.5$. The soil specimen has specific gravity of $2.65$ and saturated water content of $20\%.$ If the coefficient of permeability of the soil is $0.1\: cm/s$, the seepage velocity (in $cm/s,$ round off to two decimal places) through the soil specimen is ________.
A constant-head permeability test was conducted on a soil specimen under a hydraulic gradient of $2.5$. The soil specimen has specific gravity of $2.65$ and saturated wat...
go_editor
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go_editor
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Feb 13, 2020
Soil Mechanics
gate2020-ce-2
numerical-answers
permeability-one
permeability-one-dimensional-flow
coefficient-of-permeability
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2015 gate mcq true or false type
State true statement for degree of disturbance of collected soil sample
State true statement for degree of disturbance of collected soil sample
Pratikshanere
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Pratikshanere
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Dec 19, 2019
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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$ ...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
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Aug 7, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
pore-pressure
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0
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GATE2017 CE-2-44
Consider a square shaped area ABCD on the ground with its centre at M as shown in the figure. Four concentrated vertical loads of $P=5000$ kN are applied on this area, one at each corner. The vertical stress increment (in kPa, up to one decimal place) due to these loads according to the Boussinesq’s equation, at a point $5$ m right below M, is _______
Consider a square shaped area ABCD on the ground with its centre at M as shown in the figure. Four concentrated vertical loads of $P=5000$ kN are applied on this area, on...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
asked
Aug 7, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-2
numerical-answers
boussinesq's-theory
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
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0
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45
GATE2017 CE-2-21
A sheet pile has an embedment depth of $12$ m in a homogeneous soil stratum. The coefficient of permeability of soil is $10^{-6} m/s$. Difference in the water levels between the two sides of the sheet pile is $4$ m. The flow net is constructed with ... of equipotential lines. The quantity of seepage (in $cm^3/s$ per m, up to one decimal place) under the sheet pile is _________
A sheet pile has an embedment depth of $12$ m in a homogeneous soil stratum. The coefficient of permeability of soil is $10^{-6} m/s$. Difference in the water levels betw...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
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Aug 7, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-2
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
types-of-piles
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0
answers
46
GATE2017 CE-2-17
The plate load test was conducted on a clayey strata by using a plate of $0.3 \: m \times 0.3 \: m$ dimensions, and the ultimate load per unit area for the plate for found to be $180$ kPa. The ultimate bearing capacity (in kPa) of a $2$ m wide square footing would be $27$ $180$ $1200$ $2000$
The plate load test was conducted on a clayey strata by using a plate of $0.3 \: m \times 0.3 \: m$ dimensions, and the ultimate load per unit area for the plate for foun...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
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Aug 7, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-2
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
plate-load-test
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0
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47
GATE2017 CE-2-35
Following are the statements related to the stress paths in a triaxial testing of soils: If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies at the origin of the $p-q$ plot If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies on the $p$-axis of the $p-q$ plot If $\sigma_1 > \sigma_3$, ... - True P - True; Q - False; R - True P - False; Q - True; R - False P - True; Q - False; R - False
Following are the statements related to the stress paths in a triaxial testing of soils:If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies at the origin of the $p-q$ plotIf ...
gatecse
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points
gatecse
asked
Aug 7, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
stress-paths
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0
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48
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...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
asked
Aug 7, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
compaction-of-soils
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0
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49
GATE2017 CE-2-34
Two identical concrete piles having the plan dimensions $50 \: cm \times 50 \: cm$ are driven into a homogeneous sandy layers as shown in the figures. Consider the bearing capacity factor $N_q$ for $\phi = 30 ^{\circ}$ as $24$. If $Q_{P1}$ and $Q_{P2}$ represent the ultimate point ... by about $100 \%$ $Q_{P1} > Q_{P2}$ by about $5 \%$ $Q_{P1} < Q_{P2}$ by about $5 \%$
Two identical concrete piles having the plan dimensions $50 \: cm \times 50 \: cm$ are driven into a homogeneous sandy layers as shown in the figures. Consider the bearin...
gatecse
4.0k
points
gatecse
asked
Aug 7, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2017-ce-2
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
bearing-capacity
types-of-piles
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1
answer
50
GATE2019 CE-2: 52
A $2 \: m \times 4 \: m$ rectangular footing has to carry a uniformly distributed load of $120 \: kPa$. As per the $2:1$ dispersion method of stress distribution, the increment in vertical stress (in $kPa$) at a depth of $2\: m$ below the footing is _______
A $2 \: m \times 4 \: m$ rectangular footing has to carry a uniformly distributed load of $120 \: kPa$. As per the $2:1$ dispersion method of stress distribution, the inc...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
stress-distribution
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0
votes
0
answers
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GATE2019 CE-2: 16
The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers to Sandy clay Silty clay Clayey silt Clayey sand
The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers toSandy claySilty clayClayey siltClayey sand
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Geotechnical Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
indian-standard-soil-classification-system
soil-mechanics
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0
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1
answer
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GATE2019 CE-1: 55
A square footing of $ 4 \: m$ side is placed at $1 \: m$ depth in a sand deposit. The dry unit weight $( \gamma)$ of sand is $15 \: kN/m^3$. This footing has an ultimate bearing capacity of $600 \: kPa$ ... deposit. For a factor of safety of $3.0$ as per Terzaghi's theory, the safe bearing capacity (in $kPa$) of this footing would be _________
A square footing of $ 4 \: m$ side is placed at $1 \: m$ depth in a sand deposit. The dry unit weight $( \gamma)$ of sand is $15 \: kN/m^3$. This footing has an ultimate ...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
bearing-capacity-factor
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0
votes
0
answers
53
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
standard-penetration-test
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0
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0
answers
54
GATE2019 CE-2: 17
An anisotropic soil deposit has coefficient of permeability in vertical and horizontal directions as $k_z$ and $k_x$, respectively. For constructing a flow net, the horizontal dimension of the problem’s geometry is transformed by a multiplying factor of $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_x}{k_z}} \\$ $\dfrac{k_x}{k_z} \\$ $\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}$
An anisotropic soil deposit has coefficient of permeability in vertical and horizontal directions as $k_z$ and $k_x$, respectively. For constructing a flow net, the horiz...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Geotechnical Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
permeability
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0
votes
0
answers
55
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
settlement-analysis-in-clays
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0
votes
0
answers
56
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
settlement-analysis-in-sands
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–
0
votes
0
answers
57
GATE2019 CE-1: 52
A reinforced concrete circular pile of $12 \: m$ length and $0.6 \: m$ diameter is embedded in stiff clay which has an undrained unit cohesion of $110 \: kN/m^2$. The adhesion factor is $0.5$. The Net Ultimate Pullout (uplift) Load for the pile (in $kN$, round off to $1$ decimal place) is __________
A reinforced concrete circular pile of $12 \: m$ length and $0.6 \: m$ diameter is embedded in stiff clay which has an undrained unit cohesion of $110 \: kN/m^2$. The adh...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
load-capacity-of-piles-in-clay
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–
0
votes
0
answers
58
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
earth-pressure
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0
votes
0
answers
59
GATE2019 CE-1: 24
A soil has specific gravity of its solids equal to $2.65$. The mass density of water is $1000 \: kg/m^3$. Considering zero air voids and $10 \%$ moisture content of the soil sample, the dry density (in $kg /m^3$, round off to $1$ decimal place) would be ______
A soil has specific gravity of its solids equal to $2.65$. The mass density of water is $1000 \: kg/m^3$. Considering zero air voids and $10 \%$ moisture content of the s...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
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–
0
votes
0
answers
60
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
boussinesqs-theory
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–
0
votes
0
answers
61
GATE2019 CE-1: 41
A $0.80 \: m$ deep bed of sand filter (length $4 \:m $ and width $3 \: m$) is made of uniform particles (diameter $=0.40 \: mm$, specific gravity $=2.65$, shape factor $=0.85$) with bed porosity of $0.4$. The bed has to be backwashed at ... the terminal settling velocity of sand particles is $0.05 \: m/s$, the expanded bed depth (in $m$ round off to $2$ decimal places) is _______
A $0.80 \: m$ deep bed of sand filter (length $4 \:m $ and width $3 \: m$) is made of uniform particles (diameter $=0.40 \: mm$, specific gravity $=2.65$, shape factor $=...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
settlement-analysis-in-sand
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–
0
votes
0
answers
62
GATE2019 CE-1: 17
In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient and critical hydraulic gradient are $\sigma, \: \sigma’$, $i$ and $i_c$, respectively. For initiation of quicksand condition, which one of the following statements is TRUE? $\sigma’ \neq 0$ and $i=i_c$ $\sigma’ = 0$ and $i=i_c$ $\sigma’ \neq 0$ and $i \neq i_c$ $\sigma = 0$ and $i=i_c$
In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient and critical hydraulic gradient are $\sigma, \: \sigma’$, $i$ and $i_c$, respectively. For in...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
quicksand-condition
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–
0
votes
0
answers
63
GATE2019 CE-1: 53
A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. A slope is to be made on this soil deposit in which the seepage occurs ... seepage condition for a factor of safety of $1.5$, the safe slope angle (in degree, round off to $1$ decimal place) would be ________
A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. ...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
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–
0
votes
0
answers
64
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^{\...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
bearing-capacity
terzaghis-bearing-capacity
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–
0
votes
0
answers
65
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
seepage-through-soils
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–
0
votes
0
answers
66
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Foundation Engineering
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
types-of-pile
penetration-test
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–
0
votes
0
answers
67
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...
Arjun
13.0k
points
Arjun
asked
Feb 12, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
permeability
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–
0
votes
0
answers
68
GATE2015-2-15
Surcharge loading required to be placed on the horizontal backfill of a smooth retaining vertical wall so as to completely eliminate tensile crack is: $2 \: c$ $2 \: c \: k_a$ $2 c \sqrt{k_a}$ $2 c/ \sqrt{k_a}$
Surcharge loading required to be placed on the horizontal backfill of a smooth retaining vertical wall so as to completely eliminate tensile crack is:$2 \: c$$2 \: c \: k...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 26, 2018
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-2
surcharge-loading
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
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0
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0
answers
69
GATE2016-2-11
A strip footing is resting on the surface of a purely clayey soil deposit. If the width of the footing is doubled, the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil becomes double becomes half becomes four-times remains the same
A strip footing is resting on the surface of a purely clayey soil deposit. If the width of the footing is doubled, the ultimate bearing capacity of the soilbecomes double...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 27, 2018
Geotechnical Engineering
gate2016-ce-2
fondation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
bearing-capacity
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–
0
votes
0
answers
70
GATE2015-2-13
In friction circle method of slope stability analysis, if $r$ defines the radius of the slip circle, the radius of friction circle is: $r \sin \phi$ $r$ $r \cos \phi$ $r \tan \phi$
In friction circle method of slope stability analysis, if $r$ defines the radius of the slip circle, the radius of friction circle is:$r \sin \phi$$r$$r \cos \phi$$r \tan...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 26, 2018
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-2
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
stability-of-slopes
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–
0
votes
0
answers
71
GATE2015-2-14
Net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing embedded in a clay stratum increases with depth of footing only increases with size of footing only increases with depth and size of footing is independent of depth and size of footing
Net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing embedded in a clay stratumincreases with depth of footing onlyincreases with size of footing onlyincreases with depth and size ...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
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Mar 26, 2018
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-2
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
combined-footing
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–
0
votes
0
answers
72
GATE2015-2-39
A pile of diameter $0.4$ m is fully embedded in a clay stratum having $5$ layers, each $5$ m thick as shown in the figure below. Assume a constant unit weight of soil as $18 \: kN/m^3$ for all the layers. Using $\lambda$-method. ($ \lambda = 0.15$ for $25$ m embedment length) and neglecting the end bearing component the ultimate pile capacity (in kN) is ___________.
A pile of diameter $0.4$ m is fully embedded in a clay stratum having $5$ layers, each $5$ m thick as shown in the figure below. Assume a constant unit weight of soil as ...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 26, 2018
Geotechnical Engineering
gate2015-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
foundation-engineering
load-capacity-of-piles-in-clays
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–
0
votes
0
answers
73
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...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 27, 2018
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
coefficient-of-permeability
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–
0
votes
0
answers
74
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...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 26, 2018
Foundation Engineering
gate2015-ce-1
numerical-answers
foundation-engineering
geotechnical-engineering
square-footing
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–
0
votes
0
answers
75
GATE2015-1-41
A non-homogeneous soil deposit consists of a silt layer sandwiched between a fine-sand layer at top and a clay layer below. Permeability of the silt layer is $10$ times the permeability of the clay layer and one-tenth of the permeability of ... third of the thickness of the clay layer. The ratio of equivalent horizontal and equivalent vertical permeability of the deposit is _________.
A non-homogeneous soil deposit consists of a silt layer sandwiched between a fine-sand layer at top and a clay layer below. Permeability of the silt layer is $10$ times t...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
Mar 26, 2018
Soil Mechanics
gate2015-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
permeability
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–
0
votes
0
answers
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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...
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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...
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GATE Civil 2013 | Question: 36
The soil profile below a lake with water level at elevation $=0$ m and lake bottom at elevation $=-10$ m is shown in the figure, where $k$ is the permeability coefficient. A piezometer (stand pipe) installed in the sand layer shows a reading of $+10$ m elevation. Assume that the ... $2.0 \times 10^{-6}$ $1.0 \times 10^{-6}$ $0.5 \times 10^{-6}$
The soil profile below a lake with water level at elevation $=0$ m and lake bottom at elevation $=-10$ m is shown in the figure, where $k$ is the permeability coefficient...
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GATE2016-2-44
A $4 \: m$ wide strip footing is founded at a depth of $1.5 \: m$ below the ground surface in a $c-\phi$ soil as shown in the figure. The water table is at a depth of $5.5 \: m$ ... equation and a factor of safety $F_s=2.5$, the net safe bearing capacity (expressed in $kN/m^2$) for local shear failure of the soil is _______
A $4 \: m$ wide strip footing is founded at a depth of $1.5 \: m$ below the ground surface in a $c-\phi$ soil as shown in the figure. The water table is at a depth of $5....
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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...
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