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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 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 explainedTextural classification of soil is based on: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 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
MCQ explainedThe soil component with particles passing through 4.75 mm IS sieve but retained on 75 micron IS sieve, is know…Geotechnical · 2 min read
MCQ explainedIn a sieve analysis of soil, the total weight of soil taken was 500 g. The mass of soil retained over 4.75 mm…Geotechnical · 3 min read
MCQ explainedThe commonly used method for quick determination of water content at field embankment is:Geotechnical · 1 min read