Drainage and Dewatering MCQs

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

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Q11.
To find pre-consolidation pressure, __________ graph is used.
Discuss
Answer: (b).semi-log graph
Q12.
In finding pre-consolidation pressure, the lower portion of the curve is ________________
Discuss
Answer: (d).straight line
Q13.
Who founded the method of determination of pre-consolidation pressure?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Casagrande
Q14.
In determination of pre-consolidation pressure, ___________ point of virgin curve is selected.
Discuss
Answer: (a).maximum curvature
Q15.
For successful dewatering in fine, non-cohesive soils, _________ method is used.
Discuss
Answer: (d).vacuum method
Q16.
For the use of vacuum method, the D₁₀ should be __________
Discuss
Answer: (d).less than 0.05mm
Q17.
For the use of vacuum method, the coefficient of permeability should be __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).in the range 10¯³ to 10¯⁵cm/s
Q18.
The suction head ____________ capillary head in vacuum method of dewatering.
Discuss
Answer: (a).should be greater than
Q19.
In vacuum method, the top of bore hole is sealed by __________
Discuss
Answer: (d).soil cement, bentonite and clay
Q20.
In vacuum method, the ground surface is subjected to unbalanced atmospheric pressure.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True
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