Bearing Capacity MCQs

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

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Bearing Capacity mcq questions that explore various aspects of Bearing Capacity problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Bearing Capacity principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Foundation Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Bearing Capacity MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Foundation Engineering topic.

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Q71.
Which of the following type of loading method is popular now-a-days?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Reaction truss
Q72.
The value of factor of safety used, for finding safe bearing capacity is __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).2
Discuss
Answer: (a).Effect of size of foundation and Test on cohesive soil
Q74.
For a c-φ soil, Housel suggested which of the following expression?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Q = A .q + P .s
Q75.
For clay soil the value of n can be taken as _____________ in the absence of test data.
Discuss
Answer: (c).0.003 to 0.05
Q76.
The two commonly used penetration tests are ____________
Discuss
Answer: (c).All of the mentioned
Q77.
The values derived from penetration tests can be used for finding ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Depth of hard stratum and Strength of soil
Q78.
The observed value of N in static cone penetration test is corrected by _________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Overburden and Dilatancy /submergence
Q79.
Correction for increasing effective overburden pressure have been proposed by ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q80.
The split tube used in static cone penetration test, is commonly known as ______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Split spoon sampler
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