Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

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Q221.
The bearing capacity of a soil depends upon

a.

size of the particles

b.

shape of the particles

c.

cohesive properties of particles

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q222.
A direct shear test possesses the following disadvantage:

a.

A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick drainage

b.

A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick dissipation of pore pressure developed during the test

c.

As the test progresses the area under shear, gradually changes

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).As the test progresses the area under shear, gradually changes
Q223.
Through a point in a loaded soil mass, there exists n typical planes mutually orthogonal on which the stress is wholly normal and no shear stress acts, if n is

a.

1

b.

2

c.

3

d.

4

Discuss
Answer: (c).3
Q224.
The pressure that builds up in pore water due to load increment on the soil, is termed

a.

excess pore pressure

b.

excess hydrostatic pressure

c.

hydrodynamic pressure

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q225.
Soils containing organic matters

a.

are of spongy nature

b.

swell with decrease of moisture

c.

shrink with increase of moisture content

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (a).are of spongy nature
Q226.
A soil not fully consolidated under the existing over-burden pressure, is called

a.

pre-consolidated

b.

normally consolidated

c.

under-consolidated

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).under-consolidated
Q227.
The angle of internal friction is maximum for

a.

angular-grained loose sand

b.

angular-grained dense sand

c.

round-grained dense sand

d.

round-grained loose sand

Discuss
Answer: (b).angular-grained dense sand
Q228.
A grillage foundation

a.

is provided for heavily loaded isolated columns

b.

is treated as spread foundation

c.

consists of two sets of perpendicularly placed steel beams

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q229.
The slip at critical angle, is generally known

a.

ฮด 1-line

b.

rupture plane

c.

slip plane

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q230.
The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly without rupture, elastic rebound and also a volume change, is known

a.

porosity

b.

plasticity

c.

permeability

d.

ductility.

Discuss
Answer: (b).plasticity
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