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Foundation Engineering

Past examination question papers and complete curriculum syllabus for Foundation Engineering (ENCE 302), Bachelor in Civil Engineering Semester 5 under Institute of Engineering (IOE), Tribhuvan University.

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ENCE 301Design of Timber and Masonry StructuresENCE 302Foundation EngineeringENCE 303Design of Steel StructuresENCE 304Transportation Engineering IENCE 305Sanitary EngineeringENCE 306Engineering HydrologyENCE 307Engineering Economics
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Complete questions from each exam session (Regular & Back exams from 2082 to 2069) for Foundation Engineering. Click any session paper to expand.

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Institute of Engineering • 2083 Baishakh Board Examination
Q1[4 Marks]Analysis of Deep Foundation
a) Classify pile based on material, method of installation load transfer mechanism and use. [4] b) A 30 cm square concrete pile, 15 m long is driven in a deposit of medium dense sand (, and ). The unit weight of sand is . What is the allowable load carrying capacity of pile. Take FOS= 3. [4] c) What are the effects and remedial measures of negative skin friction in pile.
Q2[5 Marks]Analysis of Deep Foundation
a) Define the components of well foundation with diagram. [3] b) A circular well of 8m external diameter and 6m internal diameter is embedded to a depth of 20 m subjected to a horizontal force of 600 kN acting at a height of 10 m above scour level. Determine the allowable equivalent resisting force due to earth pressure assuming tilt is at point above base. Take and and FoS for passive resistance = 2.
Q3[4 Marks]Retaining Structures: Rigid and Flexible
Find depth of embedment for the anchored sheet pile supporting 8 m deep excavation in cohesionless soil. Take of soil = and position of anchor is 1m from ground surface.
Q4[4 Marks]Bearing Capacity Theories
List out the types of dynamic compaction methods for deeper layers of soil. What do you understand by vibro flotation? Explain.

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Chapter-wise Units & Micro-Syllabus Topics (8 Units)

  1. 1. Geotechnical Investigation

  2. 2. Slope Stability Analysis

  3. 3. Earth Pressure Theories

  4. 4. Bearing Capacity Theories

  5. 5. Analysis of Shallow Foundation

  6. 6. Analysis of Deep Foundation

  7. 7. Analysis of Foundation in Rock

  8. 8. Retaining Structures: Rigid and Flexible

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Evaluation Structure

  • Final Board Theory Exam: 60 Marks (Pass mark: 24)
  • Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Pass mark: 16)
  • Practical / Lab Exam: 25 or 50 Marks (Continuous lab evaluation + viva, where applicable)

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