Q. A soil sample may be well graded if __________

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Q. For coarse grained soil, the particle size D10 is sometimes called as __________

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Q. The shape of particle size curve, which is represented by the coefficient of curvature (Cc) is given by __________

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Q. The coefficient of uniformity (CV) is the ratio of _________

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Q. The curve situated at the right side of the particle size distribution curve is _________

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Q. What is the time of settlement of coarse particle of a soil sample, of diameter 0.5?
Take γ=0.905D2 and height of water tank as 5 m.

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Q. A curve with a flat portion, in particle size distribution curve represent __________

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Q. The D10 represents a size, such that _________ of the particles are finer than this size.

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Q. The time of settlement of the finest particle of soil sample is 15hr 20min 49sec. Calculate the height of the water tank. Take D=0.01 mm, γ=0.905D2.

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Q. The shape of the particle size curve is represented by _________

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Q. A particle-size distribution curve gives us an idea about __________

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Q. The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly, without rupture is _________

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Q. The ratio of liquid limit, minus the natural water content to the plasticity index of the soil is __________

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Q. The consistency (or) relative consistency (Ice) is given by the formula __________

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Q. The shrinkage limit is represented by the term ___________

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Q. The Swedish agriculturist who divided the entire range of consistency from liquid to solid states is __________

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Q. Which of the following is not useful for engineer purpose, as proposed by Atterberg?

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Q. According to Goldschmidt theory, the plasticity in soil is due to __________

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Q. Clay does not become plastic, when mixed with ___________

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Q. In consistency of soil, the limits are expressed in terms of__________

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