MALLA REDDY ENGINEERING COLLEGE

M. TECH I YEAR I SEMESTER REGULAR END EXAMINATIONS, FEBRUARY, 2016

(AUTONOMOUS)
GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES
(CIVIL ENGINEERING)
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING & GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
Answer all Questions
1. What is expansive soil? Give one example.
2. What are the merits and demerits of dynamic compaction?
3. Define dewatering?
4. Write the applications of grouting?
5. Write explanatory notes on the following:
i) Soil reinforcement

5X4=20M

ii) Soil-freezing
Answer any 5 out of 8 Questions

5X8=40M

1. What are the various geotechnical problems faced with

a) Black cotton soil.
b) Laterite soil.
c) Alluvial soil deposits.
2. Explain in detail the method of dynamic compaction of cohesionless and dynamic
Consolidation of cohesive soil?
3. Explain in detail with a neat sketch the method of dewatering using sumps
And ditches stating its advantages and disadvantages?
4. Discuss the different methods of injecting grout into soil?
5. How do soil type and state influence the reinforced soil structure
Performance?
6. i) What are the objectives of ground improvement techniques?
ii) What are different types of tests that are conducted for compaction control?
7. i) Discuss the applicability of dewatering systems in different soils?
ii) Explain about shotcreting and its methods?
8. i) What are the various steps in compaction grouting?
ii) What are the different functions of geosynthetics?
iii) What are the approaches for the design of reinforced soil slopes?