Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

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Q51.
A soil has bulk density 2.30 g/cm³ and water content 15 per cent, the dry density of the sample, is

a.

1.0 g/cm²

b.

1.5 g/cm³

c.

2.0 g/cm³

d.

2.5 g/cm³

Discuss
Answer: (c).2.0 g/cm³
Q52.
Minimum size of the particles of silt soil, is

a.

0.002 mm

b.

0.04 mm

c.

0.06 mm.

d.

0.08 mm

Discuss
Answer: (a).0.002 mm
Q53.
The maximum value of effective stress in the past divided by the present value, is defined as over consolidation ratio (OCR). The O.C.R. of an over consolidated clay is

a.

less than 1

b.

1

c.

more than 1

d.

None of these.

Discuss
Answer: (c).more than 1
Q54.
Under-reamed piles are generally

a.

driven piles

b.

bored piles

c.

precast piles

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).bored piles
Q55.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

a.

Sandy clayloam contains highest percentage of sand

b.

Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt

c.

Stiff boulder clay offers maximum shear strength

d.

Soft chalk carries least safe load

Discuss
Answer: (b).Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt
Q56.
The clay soil mainly consists of

a.

Kaolinites .

b.

Montomorillonite

c.

Illites

d.

All the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).All the above.
Q57.
The liquidity index is defined as a ratio expressed as percentage of

a.

plastic limit minus the natural water content, to its plasticity index

b.

natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index

c.

natural water content plus its plastic limit to its plasticity index

d.

liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index.

Discuss
Answer: (b).natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index
Q58.
The fluid generally used for grouting is

a.

cement and water mix

b.

clay suspension

c.

sodium silicate

d.

all the above.

Discuss
Answer: (d).all the above.
Q59.
A coarse-grained soil has a voids ratio 0.75, and specific gravity as 2.75. The critical gradient at which quick sand condition occurs, is

a.

0.25

b.

0.50

c.

0.75

d.

1.00

Discuss
Answer: (d).1.00
Q60.
According to Coulomb's wedge theory, the active earth pressure slides the wedge

a.

down and outwards on a slip surface

b.

up and inwards on a slip surface

c.

horizontal upward and parallel to base

d.

horizontal inward and parallel to base.

Discuss
Answer: (a).down and outwards on a slip surface
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