1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q201). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The dry density reduces by addition of water after attaining optimum moisture content
b).The line joining the peak of three moisture content graphs obtained by using three compactive energies, is called line of optimus
c).Well graded coarse grained soils can be compacted to a very high density as compared to fine grained soils
d).All the above. .
Correct Answer:
All the above. .
Explanation:
Q202). A soil mass is said to be in plastic equilibrium if
a).it is stressed to maximum
b).it is on the verge of failure
c).it is in plastic stage
d).it starts flowing.
Correct Answer:
it is on the verge of failure
Explanation:
Q203). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).The permeability of the coarse-grained soils may be reduced by grouting.
b).The process of injecting fluids ( grouts) into the pores space of the soil, is called grouting.
c).The grouting increases the soil strength.
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q204). A soil sample of mass specific gravity 1.92, has a moisture content 30%. If the specific gravity of solids is 2.75, the void ratio, is
a).0.858
b).0.86
c).0.862
d).0.864
Correct Answer:
0.862
Explanation:
Q205). The ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids in a given mass of soil, is known
a).porosity
b).specific gravity
c).void ratio
d).water content.
Correct Answer:
water content.
Explanation:
Q206). During seepage through a soil, direction of seepage is always
a).parallel to equipotential lines
b).perpendicular to stream lines
c).perpendicular to equipotential lines
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
perpendicular to equipotential lines
Explanation:
Q207). The slip at critical angle, is generally known
a).δ 1-line
b).rupture plane
c).slip plane
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q208). The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly without rupture, elastic rebound and also a volume change, is known
a).porosity
b).plasticity
c).permeability
d).ductility.
Correct Answer:
plasticity
Explanation: