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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 explainedThe Unified Soil Classification System was originally developed by:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following statements about gap grading of aggregates is true?Geotechnical · 3 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following shows the CORRECT order of increasing surface areas of the given soil?Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedHow many groups of soils come under the Indian standard soil classification system?Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ practiceClassification of Soil – Part 2Geotechnical · 15 questions
MCQ explainedTransported soil known as ‘Talus’ is transported by:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedFor determining the grain size of soil particles which of the following equipment can be used?Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich type of soil is most suitable for construction material?Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe A-line in the unified classification system table is used to determine the plasticity index (IP) of soil s…Geotechnical · 3 min read
MCQ explainedA fine grained soil has liquid limit of 55 and plastic limit of 20 as per plasticity chart. According to IS cl…Geotechnical · 3 min read
MCQ explainedWhile using grading limits of the Zone-IV sand for mortars, what is the percentage of sand that should pass th…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedSoil with particle size less than __ mm is called fine grained soil (silt or clay).Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following statements is INCORRECT about the grading limits of fine aggregates?Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedAs per IS soil classification, if the coefficient of uniformity of a soil sample is greater than 6 and the coe…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedTextural classification of soil is based on:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following statements are correct with respect to grain size distribution curve? I. The grain size…Geotechnical · 3 min read
MCQ explainedIf 90% of soil particles got retained over 2 mm sieve and 50% of soil particles got retained over 4.75 mm siev…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedA soil has a liquid limit of 40% and its plasticity index is 10%. The percentage passing through a 4.75 mm sie…Geotechnical · 3 min read