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Code: 9A01804 R09

B.Tech IV Year II Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations April 2015
GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES
(Civil Engineering)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 70

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1 (a) What are the objectives of dewatering? What are the types of foundation drains?
(b) Explain the electro osmosis method to control ground water in low permeable soils.

2 (a) What are the properties of the grout mixes:

(i) Solutions such as water glass (silicate).
(ii) Emulsions such as chemical grout.
(b) Explain the following grouting methods:
(i) Compaction.
(ii) Jet grouting.

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(a) Compare vibratory probe compaction and dynamic compaction.

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(b) Explain the vibrocompaction method for cohesionless soils.

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(a) Explain with a neat sketch sand drain to accelerate the drainage of impervious soils.
(b) What are the advantages of using wick geo drains?

(a) Describe a method suitable to stabilize a highway foundation in a hilly terrain with high rainfall data.
(b) Write a short note on:
(i) Sodium silicate stabilization.
(ii) Gypsum stabilization.

6 (a) What is the objective of soil reinforcement?

(b) What are the factors governing the design of reinforced earth walls?

7 (a) What are geomembranes? How geomembranes differ from geo textiles?
(b) What are the applications of geotexitiles?

8 (a) What are the problems with expansive soils?

(b) What are the catalyst and accelerators of better use of ground improvement techniques?

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