Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

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Q261.
'Loess' is silty clay formed by the action of

a.

water

b.

glacier

c.

wind

d.

gravitational force.

Discuss
Answer: (c).wind
Q262.
The maximum possible value nf dry density is referred to as

a.

dry density

b.

zero air voids

c.

saturation dry density

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q263.
Pick up the correct definition from the following:

a.

The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall moves away from the back fill, is generally known as active earth pressure of the soil

b.

The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wail moves towards the soil, is generally known as 'Passive earth pressure of the soil'

c.

The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall has no movement relative to the back fill, is known as 'earth pressure at rest of the soil'

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q264.
Pick up the cohesive soil from the following:

a.

Red earth

b.

Clay

c.

Black cotton soil

d.

Compacted ground.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Black cotton soil
Q265.
Pile foundations are generally preferred to for

a.

bridge foundations

b.

sky scrapper buildings

c.

residential buildings

d.

runways.

Discuss
Answer: (b).sky scrapper buildings
Q266.
The angle of internal friction of clays, is usually

a.

0° to 5°

b.

5° to 20°

c.

20° to 30°

d.

30° to 45°

Discuss
Answer: (b).5° to 20°
Q267.
The specific yield of soil depends upon

a.

compaction of stratum

b.

distribution of pores

c.

shape and size of particles

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q268.
Failure of a slope occurs only when total shear force is

a.

equal to total shearing strength

b.

greater than total shearing strength

c.

less than total shearing strength

d.

none of these.

Discuss
Answer: (b).greater than total shearing strength
Q269.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

A soil having pH value more than 7 is an acidic soil

b.

A soil having pH value less than 7 is an acidic soil

c.

A soil having pH value more than 7 is an alkaline soil

d.

A soil containing chemicals for the manufacture of portland cement is preferred.

Discuss
Answer: (b).A soil having pH value less than 7 is an acidic soil
Q270.
Cohesionless soil is

a.

sand

b.

silt

c.

clay

d.

clay and silt.

Discuss
Answer: (a).sand
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