Shear Strength MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Shear Strength, 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 Shear Strength 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 Shear Strength mcq questions that explore various aspects of Shear Strength problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Shear Strength 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 Shear Strength MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Geotechnical Engineering topic.

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Q51.
Which of the following cannot be obtained by using un-drained test?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Effective stress failure envelope
Q52.
The change in the pore pressure during an un-drained shear can be explained by ___________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Pore pressure parameter
Q53.
Factor affecting pore pressure parameters is ___________
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q54.
The value of pore pressure parameter, at failure for saturated clay is __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).2 to 3
Q55.
Negative pore pressure in clay or sand is developed due to __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Expansion on loading
Q56.
If the pore pressure is measured during un-drained stage of the test, the result can be expressed in terms of __________
Discuss
Answer: (a).C’ and φ
Q57.
The equation for the unconsolidated un drainage strength of clay is __________
Discuss
Answer: (b).τf = ccu + σ tan φcu
Q58.
What will be the shearing resistance of a sample of clay in an unconfined compression test, falls under a load of 150 N? Take change of cross-section Af=2181.7 mm².
Discuss
Answer: (b).34.38 kN/m²
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