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GATE CE 2023 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.33
A standard penetration test (SPT) was carried out at a location by using a manually operated hammer dropping system with 50% efficiency. The recorded SPT value at a particular depth is 28. If an automatic hammer dropping system with 70% efficiency is used at the same location, the recorded SPT value will be _________.
A
28
B
20
C
40
D
25
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GATE CE 2022 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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Read the following statements :

(P) While designing a shallow footing in sandy soil, monsoon season is considered for critical design in terms of bearing capacity.

(Q) For slope stability of an earthen dam, sudden drawdown is never a critical condition.

(R) In a sandy sea beach, quicksand condition can arise only if the critical hydraulic gradient exceeds the existing hydraulic gradient.

(S) The active earth thrust on a rigid retaining wall supporting homogenous cohesionless backfill will reduce with the lowering of water table in the backfill.

Which one of the following combinations is correct?

A
(P)-False, (Q)-True, (R)-False, (S)-False
B
(P)-False, (Q)-True, (R)-True, (S)-True
C
(P)-True, (Q)-False, (R)-False, (S)-False
D
(P)-True, (Q)-False, (R)-True, (S)-True
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
Numerical
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At a site, Static Cone Penetration Test was carried out. The measured point (tip) resistance qc was 1000 kPa at a certain depth. The friction ratio (fr) was estimated as 1% at the same depth.

The value of sleeve (side) friction (in kPa) at that depth was __________. (in integer)

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