Geotechnical
Geotechnical engineering guides, tutorials, and resources covering soil testing, foundation design, slope stability, retaining walls, and ground improvement. For students and professionals in the USA and UK.
MCQ explainedUnder which of the following conditions is an element subjected to stresses said to be in a state of triaxial…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe theory for the time rate of one-dimensional consolidation is NOT based on which of the following assumptio…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following types of soil is known for its high load-bearing capacity and stability, making it idea…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedRankine’s theory considers the stress in a soil mass when it reaches the state of ______.Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe dry density decreases in cohesionless soil with an increase in water content due to which of the following…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhat is the primary factor that governs the shear strength of sands?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA technician reports the liquid limit of an undisturbed clay as 50%. According to Ralph Peck, what will be the…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following materials is used for waterproofing during the construction of a foundation and for pro…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedUndisturbed samples are obtained by:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedProctor compaction test is made to determine the moisture content at which soil will be compacted to obtain __…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA sample of soil failed in a triaxial test under a deviator stress of 200 kN/m² when the confining pressure wa…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedSelect the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Consolidation is due to a reduction in the vo…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following types of foundation is suitable for cohesive soil, and distributes the load over a wide…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedStandard penetration resistance in very stiff clays lies between:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor a retaining wall, the Mohr circle radius for active earth pressure is ______ the Mohr circle radius for pa…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedIn the direct shear test conducted on soils, a proving ring is used to ______.Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedA coarse grained soil has a void ratio of 0.7 and specific gravity 2.7. Calculate the critical gradient at whi…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following piles is used for compacting loose granular soil?Geotechnical · 2 min read