DHARM722 GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
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Questions and Problems
17.1 Discuss the different methods of improving the bearing capacity of weak soils.
(S.V.U.—B.E., (Part-time)—Apr., 1982)
17.2 Describe the different steps involved in the process of soil stabilisation using cement as the
additive. (S.V.U.—B.E., (R.R.)—Sep., 1978)
17.3 Outline the basic principle of soil stabilisation and briefly outline the various methods of
stabilisation. (S.V.U.—B.E., (R.R.)—May, 1975)
17.4 (a) Describe the basic principles involved in successful stabilisation of (i) sand, (ii) inert clay and
(iii) expansive soil.
(b) Describe a method suitable to stabilise a highway fill foundation in hilly terrain with high
rainfall. (S.V.U.—B.E., (R.R.)—Nov., 1974)
17.5 Write brief critical notes on the principles of soil stabilisation.
(S.V.U.—B.E., (R.R.)—Nov., 1973, Nov. & June, 1972)
17.6 What are the methods available for soil stabilisation? Describe its use for roads.
(S.V.U—B.E., (R.R.)—May., 1970)17.7 Write brief critical notes on methods suitable for stabilising black cotton clay.
(S.V.U.—B.E., (N.R.)—Sep., 1967)