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Candidates Are Required To Give Their Answers in Their Own Words As Far As Practicable. The Figures in The Margin Indicate Full Marks

1) The document provides information about a soil exploration course at Pokhara University including course details, questions, and calculations related to soil mechanics. 2) It asks students to determine corrected SPT values, draw diagrams of earth pressure, and calculate strut loads and pile bearing capacities. 3) The questions cover topics like stages of soil exploration, importance of soil exploration, earth pressure diagrams, passive pressure calculations, and Terzaghi's lateral stability analysis.

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Candidates Are Required To Give Their Answers in Their Own Words As Far As Practicable. The Figures in The Margin Indicate Full Marks

1) The document provides information about a soil exploration course at Pokhara University including course details, questions, and calculations related to soil mechanics. 2) It asks students to determine corrected SPT values, draw diagrams of earth pressure, and calculate strut loads and pile bearing capacities. 3) The questions cover topics like stages of soil exploration, importance of soil exploration, earth pressure diagrams, passive pressure calculations, and Terzaghi's lateral stability analysis.

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