Question: Q 1 . ( i ) Identify the following 3 modes of failure from the failure surfaces. Draw the load - settlement curves for these

Q1.(i) Identify the following 3 modes of failure from the failure surfaces. Draw the load-settlement curves for these failure modes. Which is the most catastrophic failure among these three and why? (2M)
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(b)
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(ii) Define the terms (a) Gross bearing capacity (b) ultimate bearing capacity (2M)
(iii) Discuss the nature of variation of lateral earth pressure with the magnitude of wall movement. (2M)
(iv) Explain in brief about negative skin friction in pile groups. (2M)
(v) What are the different factors of safety used in the stability of slopes? (2M)
Question 2-4(ANSWER ANY TWO*)*- If you answer 3, then best of 2 will be considered
Q2. A rectangular footing is founded at the ground surface in a cohesionless soil having the following properties: e=0.67,Gs=2.67,c=0kNm2,=30. The water table is at 2 m below the ground level. If the width of the footing is 3 m , what is the length required to carry a gross allowable load of 6500 kN with a factor of safety =3? Assume local shear failure. Use Terzaghi's bearing capacity equation. (5M)
Q3. A friction pile 300 mm in diameter is proposed to be driven in a layer of uniform cohesive soil. The pile tip is assumed to carry 20% of the load. The skin friction between the pile surface and the soil is assumed to be 50kNm2. Determine the length of the pile required to carry a safe load of 200 kN with a FS of 4.0.(5M)
Q4. The 15 m long pile is loaded as shown in figure below. Take EI of the pile is 3.7107Nm2 and the modulus of horizontal subgrade reaction as 10106Nm3.
(a) Show that the pile is classified as a long pile. (1M)
(b) If the deflection of the free head of the pile at ground level is 7 mm , determine the moment (Mg) at the pile head. (4M)
Q 1 . ( i ) Identify the following 3 modes of

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