Stability of Slopes MCQs

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Q31.
The estimation of construction pore pressure can be made with the help of ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Hilf’s equation
Q32.
In Hilf’s equation ‘u = pa Δ / (va + hc γw – Δ)’, hc refers to __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Henry’s constant
Q33.
In the friction circle method, it is assumed that the resultant reaction is ___________ to the friction circle.
Discuss
Answer: (c).Parallel
Q34.
The friction circle may be also referred as __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).φ-circle
Q35.
A circle is considered to be a critical slip circle, if it has ___________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Minimum factor of safety
Q36.
The factor of safety with respect to cohesion is given by the equation ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).FC = C / Cm
Q37.
The friction circle method assumes the failure surface as ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Arc of circle
Q38.
The forces acting on a sliding wedge are ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q39.
The factor of safety Fc with respect to cohesive strength is based on the assumption that ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Frictional force is fully mobilized
Q40.
The factor K, in the radius of the friction circle(Kr sin φ) depends on ____________
Discuss
Answer: (d).Central angle of the slip arc
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