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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering MCQs

MCQ explainedWhich of the following represents the expression for the passive earth pressure coefficient?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following roller is used to compact the coarse-grained soil?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explained______ condition develops in a saturated thick layer of loose fine sandy soil when disturbed by vibration from…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe pore water pressure in the soil sample of a consolidometer test is ______.Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedIdentify whether the given statements about the plate load test, used to find the ultimate bearing capacity of…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedThe angle of repose of a soil is the maximum angle which the outer face of the soil mass makes:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe maximum dry density and optimum moisture content of a soil are 1.65 g/cc and 20.5% respectively. What is t…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe value of compression index for a remoulded sample whose liquid limit is 50% is:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich method involves driving piles along both sides of an existing wall and inserting needles, acting as pile…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA friction pile of diameter 50 cm is embedded 15 m into a homogeneous consolidated clay deposit. If the adhesi…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedFor standard compaction test done on soil, the mass of hammer and drop of the hammer are:Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedThe failure plane in a direct shear test is the ______.Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedA clay deposit of thickness 10 cm and void ratio 0.5 undergoes settlement and its final void ratio is now 0.2.…Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn general shear failure, a continuous failure surface is developed between ____.Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedFor bulkheads, which of the following earth pressure theories is applied directly?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich of the following is NOT correct about the effects of compaction of soil?Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedIn a direct shear test, the soil is subjected to more stress at the ______.Geotechnical · 1 min read
MCQ explainedWhich one of the following shows the time factor (approximate) for 50% degree of consolidation?Geotechnical · 1 min read