Compaction MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Compaction, a fundamental topic in the field of Geotechnical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Compaction 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 Compaction mcq questions that explore various aspects of Compaction problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Compaction principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Geotechnical Engineering tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Compaction MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Geotechnical Engineering topic.

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Q51.
The water content used in field compaction is called _______
Discuss
Answer: (c).placement water content
Q52.
If weight of rammer is W, free fall height is h, number of layers is N, number of blows is n, acceleration due to gravity is g and volume as V, then the formula for energy per volume is ______
Discuss
Answer: (a).\(\frac{WhNng}{V} \)
Q53.
The energy per volume for Modified Proctor test is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (c).2674 kJ/m³
Q54.
The energy per volume for Light compaction test is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (a).593 kJ/m³
Q55.
The energy per volume for Heavy compaction test is ______________
Discuss
Answer: (b).2944 kJ/m³
Discuss
Answer: (a).Type of soil and Amount of compaction required
Q57.
The rolling equipment’s are of __________ types.

a.

5

b.

4

c.

2

d.

3

Discuss
Answer: (a).5
Q58.
Sheep-foot-rollers is most suitable for compacting ____________
Discuss
Answer: (b).Cohesive soil
Q59.
The tyre pressures in the smaller rollers are in the order of ____________
Discuss
Answer: (a).250 kN/m²
Q60.
Which of the following rollers have wheels, mounted at slight angle with respect to axle?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Wobble wheel roller
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