Shallow Foundations MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Shallow Foundations, 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 Shallow Foundations MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q31.
The weight of the raft is not considered in the structural design, because ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Weight is carried by subsoil
Q32.
If a maximum settlement of 50 mm is permitted for a raft, the differential settlement must not exceed ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).20 mm
Q33.
The net ultimate bearing capacity for raft may be determined by __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Skempton’s equation and Terzaghi’s equation
Q34.
In raft footing, if the C.G of the load coincide with the centroid of the raft, the upward load is considered as ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Uniform pressure
Q35.
Raft is subdivided in to series of beams to establish __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Shear failure and Moment diagrams
Q36.
The penetration resistance N for designing of raft should be taken at ___________ intervals.
Discuss
Answer: (c).75 cm
Q37.
If the penetration resistance N is less than 5, which of the following measures can be adopted?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Using piles and piers and Compacting sand
Q38.
The net pressure can be calculated for raft having width greater than ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).6 m
Q39.
According to IS codes, the maximum differential settlements should not exceed ___________ in the foundation on clayey soil.
Discuss
Answer: (c).25 mm
Q40.
The possible method adopted for designing of raft foundation is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
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