Code No: RR410105 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Classify machine foundations according to I.S.Code with neat sketches [8]
(b) Discuss the values of permissible amplitudes suggested by B.I.S for the foun-
dations of different types of machines. [8]

2. (a) Write a critical note on Logarithmic decrement [6]

(b) The exciting force in a constant force amplitude excitation is 120kN. The
natural frequency of the machine foundation is 4Hz. The damping factor is
0.36. Determine the magnification factor and the transmitted force at an
operating frequency of 10 Hz. [10]

3. (a) Discuss Tschebotarioff?s reduced natural frequency. [8]

(b) Describe the factors affecting co-efficient of elastic uniform compression. [8]

4. (a) What are the different methods of vibration isolation [8]

(b) Discuss properties of vibration isolating materials. [8]

5. What are the laboratory methods used to determine the dynamic properties of
soils? Explain them in brief. [16]

6. (a) What is apparent soil mass? Explain how Pauw used this concept to arrive
at the natural frequency of a machine foundation soil system? [10]
(b) What is a bulb of pressure concept? [6]

7. (a) What are the modifications made by Quinlan and Sung to Reissner?s theory?
Explain. [10]
(b) Explain Hsiegn’s equation for vertical vibrations. [6]

8. (a) List the basic differences in analyzing a reciprocating machine foundation by

the two approaches namely [8]
i. Linear weightless spring-mass system, and
ii. Elastic half-space theory.
(b) Derive the expressions of natural frequency and amplitude of a block founda-
tion subjected to vertical vibration. [8]

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Code No: RR410105 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Classify machine foundations according to I.S.Code with neat sketches [8]
(b) Discuss the values of permissible amplitudes suggested by B.I.S for the foun-
dations of different types of machines. [8]

2. Starting from fundamentals, obtain the equations of motion for over damped, crit-
ically damped and under damped systems. [16]

3. (a) Out line Barken?s method for finding natural frequency. [6]
(b) A machine weighing 100kg is supported directly on springs having a stiffness of
200kg/m. The unbalanced rotating mass results in a disturbing force of 20kg
at a speed of 3000r.p.m. The damping factor is 0.1. Determine the amplitude
of vibration and the force transmitted to the foundation. [10]

4. (a) What are the different methods of vibration isolation [8]

(b) Discuss properties of vibration isolating materials. [8]

5. (a) Write the generalized wave equation Obtain expression for compression and
shear waves. [8]
(b) The following data was obtained in a cyclic plate load test, using a plate of
size 0.3m × 0.3m

Load intensity (kN/m2 ) Settlement (mm)

25 0.5
0 0.4
50 0.95
0 0.8
75 1.6
0 1.25
100 2.5
0 1.9
150 3.6
0 2.6
Plot the necessary graph and determine the values of CuCτ andCΦ for a base
of 10 sq.m. [8]

6. (a) Elucidate briefly Pauw’s analogy of foundation soil system. [8]

(b) Explain: [8]

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i. Viscous damping and
ii. Logarithmic decrement.

7. (a) How do you analyse a block foundation based on elastic half-space theory? [8]
(b) Explain Quinlan and Sung’s modifications. [8]

8. (a) What are the factors to be considered in the design of block foundations for
reciprocating foundation? [8]
(b) Draw the models for analysis of impact type machines, according to I.S.code.
What are their limitations? [8]

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Code No: RR410105 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is the data required for carrying out design of machine foundations. [8]
(b) What are the different types of machine foundations . Explain their suitability
to various types of machines. [8]

2. Starting from fundamentals, obtain the equations of motion for over damped, crit-
ically damped and under damped systems. [16]

3. (a) Discuss Tschebotarioff?s reduced natural frequency. [8]

(b) Describe the factors affecting co-efficient of elastic uniform compression. [8]

4. (a) Why is vibration isolation required [8]

(b) What do you understand by active isolation and passive isolation. [8]

5. What are the laboratory methods used to determine the dynamic properties of
soils? Explain them in brief. [16]

6. (a) Write a note on pressure bulb concept [8]

(b) How do you arrive at the stiffness factor. [8]

7. (a) What are the modifications made by Quinlan and Sung to Reissner?s theory?
Explain. [10]
(b) Explain Hsiegn’s equation for vertical vibrations. [6]

8. (a) Explain the resonance and its effect. [8]

(b) Discuss the criteria for design of impact type of machines, [8]

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Code No: RR410105 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2007
SOIL DYNAMICS AND MACHINE FOUNDATION
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the safe bearing pressures and how are they arrived at? [8]
(b) Describe the various types of machine foundations. [8]

2. Starting from fundamentals, obtain the equations of motion for over damped, crit-
ically damped and under damped systems. [16]

3. (a) Out line Barken?s method for finding natural frequency. [6]
(b) A machine weighing 100kg is supported directly on springs having a stiffness of
200kg/m. The unbalanced rotating mass results in a disturbing force of 20kg
at a speed of 3000r.p.m. The damping factor is 0.1. Determine the amplitude
of vibration and the force transmitted to the foundation. [10]

4. (a) Why is vibration isolation required [8]

(b) What do you understand by active isolation and passive isolation. [8]

5. What are the laboratory methods used to determine the dynamic properties of
soils? Explain them in brief. [16]

6. (a) Explain the step by step. procedure of pauw?s analogy. [8]

(b) In Pauw?s analysis, the base of the machine is 2 × 3.5 m, penetrating 1
m below ground level. If the amplitude of vibration is 0.002 cm, apply the
reduction factor for embedment and determine the likely amplitude. [8]

7. (a) How do you analyse a block foundation based on elastic half-space theory? [8]
(b) Explain Quinlan and Sung’s modifications. [8]

8. Explain in detail the I.S.code method of design of hammer foundation. [16]

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