1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q169). A soil not fully consolidated under the existing over-burden pressure, is called
a).pre-consolidated
b).normally consolidated
c).under-consolidated
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
under-consolidated
Explanation:
Q170). The angle of internal friction is maximum for
a).angular-grained loose sand
b).angular-grained dense sand
c).round-grained dense sand
d).round-grained loose sand
Correct Answer:
angular-grained dense sand
Explanation:
Q171). A grillage foundation
a).is provided for heavily loaded isolated columns
b).is treated as spread foundation
c).consists of two sets of perpendicularly placed steel beams
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q172). The plasticity of fine soils may be assessed by means of
a).dry strength test
b).toughness test
c).dilatancy test
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q173). The density of soil can be increased
a).by reducing the space occupied by air
b).by elastic compression of soil grains
c).by expelling water from pores
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q174). The length/diameter ratio of cylindrical specimens used in triaxial test, is generally
a).1
b).1.5
c).2
d).2.5
Correct Answer:
2
Explanation:
Q175). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The object of classifying soils is to arrange them into groups according to their properties and behaviour
b).A soil classification system is meant to provide an accepted and systematic method of describing the various types of soils eliminating personal factors
c).The first category of soil classification is based on grain size of the soil
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q176). The bearing capacity of a soil depends upon
a).size of the particles
b).shape of the particles
c).cohesive properties of particles
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation: