Exam Details

Subject Elements Of Soil Dynamics And Machine Foundation
Paper
Exam / Course Diploma In Civil Engineering (DCLEVI) / Advanced Level Certificate In Civil Engineering (ACCLEVI)
Department School of Engineering & Technology (SOET)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

No. of Printed Pages: 2 IBICEE..OI3 I
B.Tech. CIVIL ENGINEERING (BTCLEVI)
Term-End Examination
June, 2016

UUS46
BICEE-013 ELEMENTS OF SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
Time hours Maximum Marks: 70
Note: Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Assume missing data, if any. Scientific calculator is allowed.

1. Discuss the dynamic analysis of foundation for a reciprocating machine by the two approaches.

Linear spring-mass system 7

Elastic half space theory 7

2. Discuss the general requirement of machine foundation. What are allowable soil pressure and permissible stress of concrete and steel for design of machine foundation? 14

3. Describe the degree of freedom of a block foundation supporting reciprocating machine. Discuss the various modes of vibration of machine foundation.

4. Explain the seismic stability of slopes in the following slopes

Natural and Man-made slope

Infinite and Finite slope 14

5. Explain the reliability of slopes during the earthquake in case of earthen dam. 14

6. Describe the mass-spring-dashpot model and calculate the response magnification by using any suitable example. 14

7. What is elastic theory of velocity of wave? How is it determined in a laboratory? 14

8. Explain the following:

Effect of Rayleigh's surface wave in engineering structure. 7

Compaction of soil under dynamic loads. 7


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Subjects

  • Advanced Steel Design
  • Air Quality Monitoring And Control
  • Analysis And Design Of Bridges
  • Construction Supervision And Building Maintenance
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Earthquake Resistant Design Of Structure
  • Elements Of Soil Dynamics And Machine Foundation
  • Environment Impact Analysis Of Civil Engineering Projects
  • Irrigation Engineering
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Remote Sensing In Civil Engineering
  • Solid And Hazardous Waste Management
  • Structural Optimization
  • Water Power Engineering