1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q161). The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, increases with
a).an increase in specific gravity
b).a decrease in specific gravity
c).a decrease in void ratio
d).both (a) and (c)
Correct Answer:
both (a) and (c)
Explanation:
Q162). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The void ratio in soils is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids
b).The porosity of a soil is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the gross volume of the soil
c).The bulk density of a soil is defined as the unit weight of the soil
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q163). The shear strength of a soil
a).increases with an increase in the normal stress
b).is proportional to the cohesion of the soil
c).is generally known as the strength of the soil
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q164). The property of a soil which permits water to percolate through it, is called
a).moisture content
b).permeability
c).capillarity
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
permeability
Explanation:
Q165). The triaxial apparatus is usually used for
a).unconsolidated-undrained test
b).consolidated-undrained test
c).drained test
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q166). A pycnometer is used to determine
a).voids ratio
b).dry density
c).water content
d).density index.
Correct Answer:
water content
Explanation:
Q167).
a).
b).
c).
d).
Correct Answer:
0
Explanation:
Q168). Soils containing organic matters
a).are of spongy nature
b).swell with decrease of moisture
c).shrink with increase of moisture content
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
are of spongy nature
Explanation: