81Â Â Â I. Clay is a _________ grained soil.
   I. What are the factors which affect the compaction?
   I. Define Atterbergs limits. Explain their use & practical significance.
Factors which affect the compaction
What are the causes of settlement of foundation?
Causes of settlement of foundation
Differentiate between compaction & consolidation.
Differentiate between compaction & consolidation.
What is permeability? What are the factors affecting it.
Permeability and factors affecting it.
Explain Darcy’s Law & give its limitations.
Darcy’s Law & give its limitations.
Define total stress & effective stress.
Total stress & effective stress.
Define Freezing & Thawing of soils.
Freezing & Thawing of soils.
Write short note on OMC.
Short note on OMC.
Define disturbed & undisturbed samples? State their significance.
Atterbergs limits and its use & practical significance.
What do you mean by particle size classification?
B.I.S. soil classification in detail.
How will you determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method?
Determine the bearing capacity of soil by SPT method
An unsaturated 100cm3 sample of soil weighs 190 grams. If its dried weight is 160gram, calculate its water content.
State the following terms with the help of phase diagram: (a) Void ratio
State the following terms with the help of phase diagram: (b) Degree of saturation
State the following terms with the help of phase diagram: (c) Porosity
State the following terms with the help of phase diagram: (d) Specific gravity