1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q81). Water formed transported soil is
a).alluvial
b).marine
c).lacustrine
d).loess.
Correct Answer:
alluvial
Explanation:
Q82). A decrease in water content results in a reduction of the volume of a soil in
a).liquid state
b).plastic state
c).semi solid state
d).all of these.
Correct Answer:
all of these.
Explanation:
Q83). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).If the ratio of depth to width is less than 2, it is shallow foundation
b).If the ratio of depth to width is more than 2, it is deep foundation
c).If the ratio of the length to width is between 1 and 2, it is spread foundation
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q84). The vane shear test is used for the in-situ determination of the undrained strength of the intact fully saturated
a).sands
b).clays
c).gravels
d).highly organic soils.
Correct Answer:
clays
Explanation:
Q85). The specific gravity of quartz, is
a).2.65
b).2.72
c).2.85
d).2.9
Correct Answer:
2.65
Explanation:
Q86). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The phenomenon of quicksand generally occurs in the cohesionless soil
b).At critical hydraulic gradient, the saturated sand becomes quick
c).The critical gradient depends on the void ratio and the specific gravity
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q87). Si particles
a).show dilatancy
b).swell when moist
c).possess high strength when dry
d).disintegrate easily.
Correct Answer:
show dilatancy
Explanation:
Q88). Flow net is used for the determination of
a).quantity of seepage
b).hydrostatic pressure
c).seepage pressure
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation: