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MCQ explainedStudy the given statements P and Q, based on the plasticity index of soils and select the most appropriate opt…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of cohesionless soi…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedTo obtain the liquid limit of a soil, a graph is plotted between:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe maximum water content at which a reduction in the water content will not cause a decrease in the volume of…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe soil has a liquid limit of 50% and plastic limit of 25%, respectively. If the volumetric shrinkages at the…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following consistency limit of soil is indicated by rolling the soil into a thread of 3 mm, and i…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe soil has a liquid limit of 50%. Following the A-line, in the plasticity chart as per IS: 1498 1970, the co…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following methods make use of infra-red lamp in the determination of water content of soils?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn the case of Atterberg limits of a soil, the shrinkage index of the soil will be equal to:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ practiceBasic Definition on Soil Mechanics and Their Relationship – Part 3Geotechnical · 15 questions
MCQ practiceBasic Definition on Soil Mechanics and Their Relationship – Part 4Geotechnical · 11 questions
MCQ practiceBasic Definition on Soil Mechanics and Their Relationship – Part 2Geotechnical · 15 questions
MCQ explainedIf the soil sample is having porosity 50% and degree of saturation at 90%, then its percentage air voids is:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe ratio of the difference between the void ratio of the soils in its loosest state and its natural void rati…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedDensity index for a natural soil is used to express:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following expressions represent the relative compaction of soil, where variables have their stand…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIf void ratio is 0.67, water content = 0.188 and sp. Gravity = 2.68, the degree of saturation of soil is:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedValid range for S, the degree of saturation of soil, in percentage is:Geotechnical · 1 min read