Code No: 28BY RI5 Lay ») ) a 3 py 2 a D AN,ARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD. deena Meh IV Year Il Semester Examinations, May -2019 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES (Civil and Environmental Engineering) Max. Marks: This question paper contains two parts A and B, Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B is is. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a,b, cas sub questions. PART-A (25 Marks) the types of soils, (2) Discuss about objectives of ground improvement, B) Write about objectives of ground modification using mechanical methods. Q) Discuss about blasting technique. G3] ‘Write about applications of vertical drains in ground. PR) List the objectives and techniques involved in hydraulic modification. 13] Discuss about crack grouting. Ry Describe the principle involved in physical modification for ground improvement. B) List the objectives of soil reinforcement. ey discuss briefly about rock bolting. BI PART-B (60 Marks) Explain the various laboratory tests to identify problematic soils and discuss the remedial ‘measures for ground improvement. [19] OR Explain about heating and cooting methods for ground improvement (10) Explain in detall about compactioa piles. 10) OR Explain about vibro-replacement technique with neat sketch, (19) Explain about filtration and drainage using geosynthetics in ground and its applications, {10} oR Discuss shout preloading technique with anent sketch and its applications. (16) Explain about compaction grouting technique with a neat sketch {10} OR Explain about shotereting and guniting technology in soils, [19] Explain about methods of sil reinforcement with strip and grid reinforcement. {10} OR Explain about stability factors involved in soil reinforcement, 10) —00000—~