STUPIDSID
Short Questions
1(a)
The soil transported by wind is called _______ .
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1(b)
Define the term: water content.
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1(c)
If the porosity of a soil sample is 20%, the void ratio is _______ .
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1(d)
What is the value of plasticity index for a sandy soil?
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1(e)
State the particle size range of silt.
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1(f)
In IS soil classification system, what is the symbol for sandy silt?
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1(g)
Usually the shape of clay particle is _______ .
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1(h)
Which clay mineral has the maximum swelling property?
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1(i)
For which type of soil, constant head permeability test is performed?
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1(j)
State Darcy's law.
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1(k)
On a Mohr's scale, which mineral has the maximum hardness?
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1(l)
Define the magnitude of an earth quake.
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1(m)
Define the term: aquifer.
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1(n)
What are the side effects of an earth quake?
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Solve any one question from Q.2(c) & Q.2(d)
2(a)
Give the general over view of soil types in Gujarat.
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2(b)
Describe the terms with their probable range : co-efficient of uniformity and co-efficient of curvature
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2(c)
Describe the step by step procedure to perform permeability test on a fine grained soil in the laboratory.
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2(d)
Describe step by step procedure to perform liquid limit test in the
Laboratory.
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Solve any three question from Q.3(a), Q.3(b), Q.3(c) & Q.3(d), Q.3(e), Q.3(f)
3(a)
Distinguish between density and relative density.
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3(b)
If the bulk unit weight of a wet soil mass is 19.80 kN/m3 , find dry density, void ratio and degree of saturation of soil mass.
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3(c)
Explain the characteristics of flow net with its applications.
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3(d)
Derive the functional relationship e.Sr = m.G
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3(e)
Write a short note on the capillary water.
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3(f)
Write a short note on the types of soil structure.
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Solve any three question from Q.4(a), Q.4(b), Q.4(c) & Q.4(d), Q.4(e), Q.4(f)
4(a)
What is the importance of geology for civil engineering?
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4(b)
According to the mode of origin, give the classification of rocks.
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4(c)
Explain the terms: dip and strike with neat sketches. Give the classification of faults
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4(d)
Define weathering and explain the process of physical weathering.
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4(e)
Describe in brief types of earth quake waves.
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4(f)
Write a short note on the types of land slides.
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Solve any three question from Q.5(a), Q.5(b), Q.5(c) & Q.5(d), Q.5(e), Q.5(f)
5(a)
What do you understand by the term liquifaction?
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5(b)
Explain how sedimentary rocks are formed.
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5(c)
Write a short note on the internal structure of the earth.
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5(d)
Define terms: evaporation and transpiration.
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5(e)
Write the classification of folds.
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5(f)
Write a short note on application of remote sensing in engineering
Geology.
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