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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

MCQ explainedRankine’s theory for active earth pressure is based on the assumption that:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following statements are true about quicksand? i. It is only a condition but not a type of sand.…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor a number of columns constructed in a row, the type of foundation provided is:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe consolidation time for soils:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe coefficient of passive earth pressure for a cohesionless granular soil is represented by:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedCalculate the shear strength in terms of effective stress on a plane within a saturated soil mass at a point w…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor a routine consolidation test in the laboratory, the thickness of the specimen is:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedOn piles, the drop of the hammer must be at least:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedDuring compaction the quantity of water at which the maximum density is obtained is known as:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn a triaxial test, the cell pressure is increased from 0.1 N/m² to 0.26 N/m² and the pore water pressure from…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe rate of consolidation:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhen compared with open caissons, floating caissons generally ______.Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe coefficient of earth pressure at rest is given by (μ = Poisson’s ratio):Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA shear box test was performed to give the following results for a cohesive soil sample: Test 1 — normal stres…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe ultimate consolidation settlement of a structure resting on a soil:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedUnder a rigid footing on cohesive soil, the contact pressure distribution is:Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe effect of cohesion on a soil is to:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedClayey soils are best compacted by:Geotechnical · 1 min read