1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q97). Terzaghi’s analysis assumes :
a).soil is homogeneous and isotropic
b).elastic zone has straight boundaries inclined at ψ = φ to the horizontal and plastic zones fully developed
c).failure zones do not extend above the horizontal plane through the base of the footing
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q98). A soil sample has passing 0.075 mm sieve = 60% liquid limit = 65% and plastic limit = 40%. The group index of the soil, is
a).5
b).20
c).40
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
none of these.
Explanation:
Q99). The plasticity index is the numerical difference between
a).liquid limit and plastic limit
b).plastic limit and shrinkage limit
c).liquid limit and shrinkage limit
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
liquid limit and plastic limit
Explanation:
Q100). Negative skin friction on piles
a).is caused due to relative settlement of the soil
b).is caused in soft clays
c).decreases the pile capacity
d).all of the above.
Correct Answer:
all of the above.
Explanation:
Q101). The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil, is
a).total load on the bearing area
b).safe load on the bearing area
c).load at which soil fails
d).load at which soil consolidates.
Correct Answer:
load at which soil fails
Explanation:
Q102). Transporting and redepositing soils, is done by
a).water
b).glacier
c).gravity
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q103). A moist soil sample of volume 60 cc. weighs 108 g and its dried weight is 86.4 g. If its absolute density is 2.52, the degree of saturation is
a).0.54
b).0.64
c).0.74
d).0.84
Correct Answer:
0.84
Explanation:
Q104). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).O.M.C. refers to the moisture corresponding to the maximum point on the moisture content dry density curve
b).The line which shows moisture content dry density relation for soil containing a constant percentage of air voids, is known as air void line
c).The weight of hammer used for compaction test is 25 kg
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation: