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 explainedFor which of the following soil, plasticity index is maximum?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWater content of a soil sample can be determined by:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA soil sample is tested for its plasticity index and the obtained value of plasticity index is 21. In such cas…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedActivity of soil is ratio of the plasticity index to:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe liquid limit and plastic limit of clay materials is 45% and 25% respectively, what is the activity of clay…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe determination of plasticity index and the percentage by weight of clay mineral finer than 2 μ present in t…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe specific gravity of soil solids is determined by:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe ratio of compressive strength of a material saturated with water to that in dry state is known as:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe minimum amount of water required to be added to the soil, expressed as percentage of the weight of the soi…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn consistency of soil, the limits are expressed in terms of:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn oven drying method, the soil sample is kept in the oven for about _______ hours.Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ practiceIndex Properties and Their Determination – Part 2Geotechnical · 15 questions
MCQ explainedIdentify whether the given statements with respect to the determination of density of soil are correct or inco…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe limit beyond which the soil sample continues to dry with no further volume decrease until it reaches the d…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn a shrinkage limit experiment, mercury is used for:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe density of mercury used in shrinkage limit apparatus is (approx).Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedSilt content in fine aggregates leads to:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe formula for specific gravity of fine aggregates as per IS 2386 (part 3) 1963, using the pycnometer is by t…Geotechnical · 1 min read