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10 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. 2 more are types of question GTU sets again with new data. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 33 repeated 3150615 questions, most asked first
Define types of foundation. Explain various steps in selection of type of foundation for different structures.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q4a, Summer 2024 Q3b OR, Winter 2023 Q3c
Define subsurface investigation. Give various objectives and Planning for carrying out subsurface exploration. Explain any one type of geophysical exploration method used in field along with its applications.
Explain Negative skin friction for Cohesive Soil and Cohesion less Soil
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3a, Summer 2025 Q5b OR
Enlist theories regarding distribution of stresses in soil. Derive equation for stress distribution of soil under a point load as per Boussinesq’s theory.
Explain causes of stress in soil. What is geostatic stress? What are different factors of safety used in the stability of slopes? Discuss briefly.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b, Winter 2023 Q5a
How is a slope analyzed using a Swedish circle method (method of slices)? Discuss the method and derive an expression for the factor of safety.
Also asked in Winter 2023 Q4c OR
Explain the principle of the Direct shear test. What are the advantages of this test?
Enlist factor affecting the bearing capacity and explain any two in detail.
Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5b, Winter 2023 Q5c
Define Safe, Allowable, Ultimate and net bearing capacity of soil. Write down Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equation in detail, its assumption and limitation of analysis
What is the effect of increase in width of a footing on bearing capacity of a footing resting on (a) sand and (b) clay?
A square footing has dimensions of 2mx2m and depth 2m. Determine its ultimate bearing capacity in pure clay with UCS of 0.15 N/mm², ɸ = 0° γ = 1.7g /cm³. Assume Terzaghi’s factor for ɸ = 0° as Nc =5.7, Nq=1.0, Nγ = 0.
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c OR, Winter 2025 Q4c, Summer 2025 Q3c, Winter 2023 Q2c OR
Also asked in Summer 2024 Q1b, Winter 2023 Q3a OR
Explain the principle of the Direct shear test. What are the advantages of this test?
Normal Stress (kN/m²) : 25, 75, 150, 250 Shear Stress (kN/m²) : 60, 80, 105, 145 Plot graph and determine the shear values C and ɸ of soil. If a specimen of same soil is tested in triaxial test, estimate the deviator stress (σd) at which the sample will fail when cell pressure (σ3) is 100 kN/m²
Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c
Explain the concept of ‘Pressure bulb’ and its use in soil engineering practice. Draw contact pressure distribution diagram for flexible and rigid footings on sand and clayey soil.
Define ‘GEOSYNTHETICS’. Classify the geosynthetic materials and explain any two of them with neat sketch.
Also asked in Summer 2024 Q4b OR, Winter 2023 Q3c OR
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Soil Mechanics (Summer 2023, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.
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3150615 Soil Mechanics
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