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APJ ABDUL ६410300 പട്ടു UNIVERSITY

Sixth Semester B.Tech Degree Regular and Supplementary Examination July 2021

Course Code: 2
Course Name: GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES

Instruction: Draw neat sketches where necessary

PARTA
Answer any two full questions, each carries 15 marks.

Illustrate typical applications of grouting.
Discuss the main points involved in ground improvement potential.
Assume that you are a geotechnical engineer and you are asked to suggest
suitability of materials for reclamation of a construction site. Discuss the
suitability of any two materials you would choose for the reclamation of the
site.
Classify the materials used for grouting.
Discuss the suitability of ground modification techniques according to different
site conditions.
Illustrate the method of permeation grouting to be done in a construction site.
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Answer any two full questions, each carries 15 marks.
Briefly explain the applications of ground anchors.
Illustrate the construction method of lime stabilization in a typical pavement
site.
Discuss how calcium chloride affects properties of soil.
Illustrate the mechanism of rock bolt action around an excavation.
Discuss the effects of cement, on soil properties, used in chemical stabilization.

Illustrate the sequence of soil nailed wall construction.

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Duration: 3 Hours

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