The document discusses well foundations, including their components, sinking procedures, grip length, scour depth, and methods to correct tilts and shifts during sinking. It addresses determining well foundation depth, analyzing lateral stability, and distinguishing between pier and caisson foundations. Various types of caisson foundations are described along with their advantages and disadvantages. Components of well foundations are noted. Safe load calculations for pile groups are provided.
The document discusses well foundations, including their components, sinking procedures, grip length, scour depth, and methods to correct tilts and shifts during sinking. It addresses determining well foundation depth, analyzing lateral stability, and distinguishing between pier and caisson foundations. Various types of caisson foundations are described along with their advantages and disadvantages. Components of well foundations are noted. Safe load calculations for pile groups are provided.
The document discusses well foundations, including their components, sinking procedures, grip length, scour depth, and methods to correct tilts and shifts during sinking. It addresses determining well foundation depth, analyzing lateral stability, and distinguishing between pier and caisson foundations. Various types of caisson foundations are described along with their advantages and disadvantages. Components of well foundations are noted. Safe load calculations for pile groups are provided.
1. What is well foundation? Show all components in a neat sketch.
Discuss the remedies for tilt and
shift of well foundation. (7) [072 B] 2. Mention the sinking procedure of the well foundation. Also, describe the grip length and scour depth. (8) [071 R] 3. Describe the various components of well foundation with neat sketch. (4) [071 B] 4. A circular well of 6 m external diameter and 4 m internal diameter is embedded to a depth of 15 m subjected to a horizontal force of 800 kN acting at a height of 8 m above the scour level. Determine the allowable total equivalent resisting force due to earth pressure assuming the tilt is about a point above the base. Take 𝛾𝑠𝑎𝑡 = 20 kN/m3,ɸ = 300 and factor of safety for passive resistance = 2.0. (4) [071 B] 5. Describe well foundation with a neat sketch. At what circumstances well foundation is proposed? (6+2) [070 R] 6. What is well foundation? Write down the operation involved in sinking the well foundation. (8) [070 B] 7. How will you decide the depth of well foundation? Describe the possible techniques to eliminate the tilt and shift of well during sinking. (8) [069 R] 8. Is it necessary to analyze the lateral stability of well foundation? If so, describe why and how it is to be carried out. (2+6) [068 R] 9. Explain the different types of caissons with their advantages and disadvantages. Describe the different parts of well foundation with neat sketch. (3+4) [068 R/B] 10. Write short notes on: Component parts of well foundation (4) [067 R/B]; [065 R/B] 11. What is caisson foundation? Explain the different types of caisson foundation with neat sketch. (1+3) [067 R/B] 12. Difference between pier and caisson (4) [066 B]; [065 R/B] 13. Explain the conditions that are suitable for the selection of caisson foundation. Briefly explain the different types of caisson foundation. Furnish your answer with neat sketches. (3+5) [065 R/B] 14. Distinguish between pier foundation and well foundation. Draw a neat sketch diagram of well foundation with its components and briefly explain them. (2+4+2) [064 R/B] 15. Describe the various method of correcting the tilts and shifts during sinking of caissons. (8) [060 B] 16. Describe the types of pile load test. Also describe the set up and methodology of pile load test. (8) [061 B] 17. A pile group consists of 9 friction piles of 30 cm diameter and 10 m length driven in clay (cu = 100 kN/m2,𝛾 = 20 kN/m3). The piles are arranged in square pattern and the center to center spacing is kept 750 mm. Determine the safe load for the pile group. Take FOS = 3.0 and 𝛼 = 0.6. (8) [060 B]