Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, a fundamental topic in the field of Civil Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q11.
The general relationship between specific gravity (G), weight of water (γω), degree of saturation (Sr), void ratio (e) and bulk density (γ), is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q12.
If C is cohesion, F is factor of safety, γ is unit weight of soil and H is the maximum height of embankment, the stability number, is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q13.
Fundamental relationship between dry density (γd), bulk density (γ) and water content (ω), is :

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q14.
If W1, W2, W3 and W4 are the sequential weights obtained during observations in pycnometer method for determining water content, the formula to be used, is

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q15.
The fundamental equation of air content (ac), degree of saturation (Sr) and void ratio (e), is

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q16.
The fundamental equation of specific gravity (G), dry density (γd), unit weight of water (γω) and void ratio (e), is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q17.
An infinite slope is inclined at angle i and has its angle of internal friction φ, the stability number Sa, is

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q18.
Fundamental relationship between dry density (γd), specific gravity (G), water content (ω) and percentage of air voids (na) is :

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q19.
The weight of a container is W1 and that of container with soil simple, is W2. If the weight of the container and oven dried soil sample is W3, the moisture content of the soil, is

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q20.
The Terzaghi's general bearing capacity equation for a continuous footing is given by (where Nc, 2V& and Ny are bearing capacity factors.)

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A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
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