Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

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Q121.
The specific gravity of sands, is approximately

a.

1.6

b.

2.0

c.

2.2

d.

2.6

Discuss
Answer: (d).2.6
Q122.
If the coefficients of volume change and compressibility of a soil sample are respectively 6.75 x 10^-2 and 3 x 10^-2, the void ratio of the soil sample, is

a.

1.10

b.

1.15

c.

1.20

d.

1.25

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.25
Q123.
A stratum of clay 2 m thick will get consolidated 80% in 10 years. For the 80% consolidation of 8 m thick stratum of the same clay, the time required is

a.

100 years

b.

120 years

c.

140 years

d.

160 years

Discuss
Answer: (d).160 years
Q124.
The maximum net pressure intensity causing shear failure of soil, is known

a.

safe bearing capacity

b.

net safe bearing capacity

c.

net ultimate bearing capacity

d.

ultimate bearing capacity.

Discuss
Answer: (c).net ultimate bearing capacity
Q125.
The factor which affects the compaction, is

a.

moisture content

b.

compacting content

c.

method of compaction

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q126.
The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as

a.

compaction

b.

consolidation

c.

swelling

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).consolidation
Q127.
Soil classification of composite soils, exclusively based on the particle size distribution, is known

a.

particle classification

b.

textural classification

c.

High Way Research Board classification

d.

unified soil classification.

Discuss
Answer: (b).textural classification
Q128.
The vane shear test is used for the in-situ determination of the undrained strength of the intact fully saturated

a.

sands

b.

clays

c.

gravels

d.

highly organic soils.

Discuss
Answer: (b).clays
Q129.
The specific gravity of quartz, is

a.

2.65

b.

2.72

c.

2.85

d.

2.90

Discuss
Answer: (a).2.65
Q130.
If the cohesive force, (c), is 1.5 t/m², the density (ฮณ) of the soil is 2.0 t/m³, factor of safety (F) is 1.5 and stability factor (Sn) is 0.05, the safe height of the §lope, is

a.

5 metres

b.

8 metres

c.

10 metres

d.

12 metres

Discuss
Answer: (c).10 metres
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