Define Mohan et al. (1971) Allowable Soil Pressure Chart?

Q: Classify this soil for sandy soil if the submerged unit weight equal to water unit weight emax =…

A: Formula used  - γ' = G - Seγw1 + eHere,γ' = submerged unit weightG = specific gravity = 2.65e = void…

Q: Describe the requirements for a satisfactory engineering soil classification system.

A: A Soil classification means sorting of soil into groups which would show similar behaviour. Soil…

Q: Define Drained and Undrained Conditions

A: The question asks to define the drained and undrained conditions. These are the terms related to the…

Q: Classify the following soil using USCS Classification System Parameter Soil A Soil B Gravel 50 0…

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Q: Calculate the sinking velocity for silt (o = 6.5), medium sand (o = 1.3), and very coarse sand (o =…

A: According to Stokes law, sinking velocity can be given as, V = d2 g (ρs - ρ) / 18η where, d =…

Q: Which soil properties are obtained from the Atterberg Limits test?

A: Atterberg Limits testing is a combination or cluster of tests which is performed to define the…

Q: Explain in detail about the Static Cone Penetrometer and Cohesive Soil.

A: Static Cone Penetration test is defined as soil test which is used for determining the properties of…

Q: A soil profile has the following description from the boring logs: Depth (feet) Soil Type N-value…

A: Since the dirt is found in layers which are orchestrated during the development of soil. These…

Q: Given data : Water content%3D0.07 Void ratio=0.4 Specific gravity=2.7 Find degree of saturation

A: Given : Water content, w = 0.07 Void Ratio, e = 0.4 Specific Gravity, Gs = 2.7 Degree of Saturation,…

Q: Describe different modes for measuring soil density.

A: The density of soil can be defined as it is the weight per unit volume of the solid portion of the…

Q: Define the Soil Modulus from Cone Penetration Test (modified from Mitchell and Gardner 1975) ?

A: The term soil modulus is related to geotechnical engineering. These terms are used in the soil…

Q: Find the following properties: a) Cross-sectional area of the stream. b) Wetted perimeter. c)…

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Q: Q1: Explain the procedure for hydrometer analysis. Use online sources for detail descriptive study…

A: Hydrometer check specimens return from a range of sources, giant bulk samples from a field project,…

Q: In the given soil profile determine the 6' of the points A,B,C and D. Show the variations in a…

A: Given question shows a soil profile it is required to calculate effective stress at point A,B,C and…

Q: Define the brief concept of SDisturbed and Undisturbed soil sample ?

A: Whenever we collect a soil sample, the original properties may get disturbed or altered due to the…

Q: 3 (a) Derive the ysat in terms of e, yw, and Gs (b) By using appropriate sketch, briefly explain the…

A: Consider the figure, Here, V is the total volume, e is the void ratio, Vv is the volume of voids,…

Q: a. Classify soil A using AASHTO method. b. Classify soil B using AASHTO method c. Classify soil C…

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Q: 3.1 For a given soil, show that, a. Ysat = Yd + 1+ e) eSy (1+ e)w b. Yd %3D

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Q: Define Degree of Saturation and Location of Groundwater Table

A: It is the percentage of the volume of water-filled voids to the total volume of voids in a soil.…

Q: A rock fill has a dry unit weight of 135 pcf and a relative density equal to 83%. If Gs = 2.73, what…

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Q: 3. Soil Classification

A: a.) The expression for coefficient of uniformity is given as Cu=D60D10 Substitute the value in above…

Q: Define the type of shear failure of soil is more likely to happen in the case of very dense soil?

A: Shear failure comes in the picture and is evaluated when any building or super structure if built.…

Q: Based on a subsurface exploration, the stratigraphy and engineering properties of the site soils are…

A: Given: Results of subsurface exploration programme Required: To find moisture content for layer 3

Q: PROBLEM 1 The following data are for a falling-head permeability test: Length of the soil sample =…

A: The given values are as follows,The length of the soli sample(L) =500mThe area of the soil…

Q: sample saturated soil has a water content of 40%and a void ratio of 1.30  calculate density, and…

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Q: What is the soil type based on the USCS classification cent paing Sieve#4, 52% Per nt pass g…

A: Step1:Look at the % passing through sieve no 200=10<50%⇒COARSE GRAINED SOIL

Q: Define the Correlation between qc and Drained Friction Angle (Q') for Sand ?

A: It is defined as a long-term analysis in which the excess pore pressure is there so water is not…

Q: Explain the Soil Modulus from Standard Penetration Resistance (modified from Mitchell and Gardner…

A: Solution: The application of the dynamic compaction ultimately results in the over consolidated…

Q: Explain the Bowles (1968) Allowable Soil Pressure Chart Based on Meyerhof ?

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Q: What will be the factor of safety against seepage if cohesion is 19 kPa, angle of backfill is 32…

A: Given- A soil having cohesion 19kPa, retained at an angle of 32°  Required-to find factor of safety…

Q: pressure of 450 kPa. If the drained friction angle is 34°, determine:

A: Given data Confining pressure, σ3=450kPa friction angle, ϕ=34o

Q: Why would we want to know the total head at any point in a soil mass where seepage is occurring?

A: Total head in soil is useful in determining the flow direction of seepage in following way .

Q: 1. Consider a farm irrigation ditch in a loam soil having the following dimensions: a) Bottom width,…

A: Given data, Bottom width B1 = 0.5 m Depth d = 0.6 m Slope = 1:1 Top width B2 = 0.5+0.6+0.6=1.7 m…

Q: 1: Determine the Degree of saturation of soil. Given Void ratio=0.6 Watercontent%3D20%…

A: Given data:- e = 0.6 w = 20%      =0.2  G= 2.7  To find :- Degree of saturation S

Q: Classify soil A using USCS method.

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Q: How do eskers differ from drumlins with regard to formation and soil types?

A: Eskers v/s Drumlins:

Q: Define Flow Nets for Nonisotropic Soils.

A: Flow-net construction is exacerbated by the fact that equipotential lines and flowlines are not…

Q: G, = 2.66 e = 0.5 H2 G = 2.71; e = 0.75 Groundwater table G, = 2.72 e = 0.95 H3 Dry sand U Clay;…

A: unit wt  γd=G+Seγw1+e    where S =degree of saturationfor  dry sand  S=0 ;…

Q: Describe Lateral pressure conditions for cohesive soil.

A: Lateral pressure can be defined as the pressure exerted by the soil on the structures like retaining…

Q: equired to construct an embankment by compacting a soil excavated from nearby borrow areas. The…

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Q: 6. The consideration site drilling known geological data are shown in Table 1, determine the site…

A: To determine site categories for given soil layers.

Q: The flow net around a sheet pile wall is shown in the sketch. The properties of the soil are:…

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Q: Define the term Degree of saturation.

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Q: what are at least 2 differences between a bedrock or sand and gravel aquifer?

A: Introduction- An aquifer is a layer of water-bearing porous rock, rock fissures, or unconsolidated…

Q: Ignoring the given Es-data and considering that the supporting soil is clean, normally consolidated…

A: The elastic settlement at the center of footing: Si=qB1-μ2IfEs As the given data is: q=150 kPa…

Q: Five main objectives of soil investigations

A: The soil investigation is the first thing that needs to be performed at any construction site prior…

Q: According to you which is the best software for modeling intraction soil- structure except Abaqus?

A: There are various software using which modeling of soil structure can be done such as: CESAR-LCPC,…

Q: For a given soil, show that 1+10, Ym Ysat = Wat

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Q: Classify this soil for sandy soil if the submerged unit weight equal to water unit weight emax =…

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