1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q113). The minimum centre to centre distance of friction piles of 1 m diameter, is
a).2 m
b).2 m to 3 m
c).3 m to 4 m
d).5 m
Correct Answer:
3 m to 4 m
Explanation:
Q114). Over-consolidation of soils is caused due to
a).erosion of over burden
b).melting of ice sheets after glaciation
c).permanent rise of water table
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q115). Darcy’s law is applicable to seepage if a soil is
a).homogeneous
b).isotropic
c).incompressible
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q116). Depending upon the properties of a material, the failure envelope may
a).be either straight or curved
b).pass through the origin of stress
c).intersect the shear stress axis
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q117). A stratum of clay 2 m thick will get consolidated 80% in 10 years. For the 80% consolidation of 8 m thick stratum of the same clay, the time required is
a).100 years
b).120 years
c).140 years
d).160 years
Correct Answer:
160 years
Explanation:
Q118). The maximum net pressure intensity causing shear failure of soil, is known
a).safe bearing capacity
b).net safe bearing capacity
c).net ultimate bearing capacity
d).ultimate bearing capacity.
Correct Answer:
net ultimate bearing capacity
Explanation:
Q119). The factor which affects the compaction, is
a).moisture content
b).compacting content
c).method of compaction
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q120). The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as
a).compaction
b).consolidation
c).swelling
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
consolidation
Explanation: