1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q209). Pick up the cohesive soil from the following:
a).Red earth
b).Clay
c).Black cotton soil
d).Compacted ground.
Correct Answer:
Black cotton soil
Explanation:
Q210). Pile foundations are generally preferred to for
a).bridge foundations
b).sky scrapper buildings
c).residential buildings
d).runways.
Correct Answer:
sky scrapper buildings
Explanation:
Q211). The angle of internal friction of clays, is usually
a).0° to 5°
b).5° to 20°
c).20° to 30°
d).30° to 45°
Correct Answer:
5° to 20°
Explanation:
Q212). The specific yield of soil depends upon
a).compaction of stratum
b).distribution of pores
c).shape and size of particles
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q213). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).In hydrometer method, weight per ml of suspension is found directly
b).In pipette analysis, weight Wd per ml of suspension is found indirectly
c).In pipette analysis, weight per ml of suspension is found directly
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
In pipette analysis, weight per ml of suspension is found directly
Explanation:
Q214). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Coefficient of compressibility is the decrease in void ratio per unit increase of pressure
b).The percent settlement at any time is called degree of consolidation
c).Time factor is a dimensionless quantity
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Q215). ‘Loess’ is silty clay formed by the action of
a).water
b).glacier
c).wind
d).gravitational force.
Correct Answer:
wind
Explanation:
Q216). The maximum possible value nf dry density is referred to as
a).dry density
b).zero air voids
c).saturation dry density
d).All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation: