1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q33). The ultimate Settlement of a soil is directly proportional to:
a).depth of the compressible soil strata
b).compressive index
c).void ratio
d).both (a) and (b)
Correct Answer:
both (a) and (b)
Explanation:
Q34). The seepage force in a soil, is
a).perpendicular to the equipotential lines
b).proportional to the exit graident
c).proportional to the head loss
d).all of the above.
Correct Answer:
all of the above.
Explanation:
Q35). A soil has bulk density 2.30 g/cm3 and water content 15 per cent, the dry density of the sample, is
a).1.0 g/cm2
b).1.5 g/cm2
c).2.0 g/cm2
d).2.5 g/cm2
Correct Answer:
2.0 g/cm2
Explanation:
Q36). Pick up the correct statement from the following:
a).Sandy clayloam contains highest percentage of sand
b).Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt
c).Stiff boulder clay offers maximum shear strength
d).Soft chalk carries least safe load
Correct Answer:
Silty clayloam contains highest percentage of silt
Explanation:
Q37). The clay soil mainly consists of
a).Kaolinites .
b).Montomorillonite
c).Illites
d).All of the Above
Correct Answer:
All of the Above
Explanation:
Q38). The liquidity index is defined as a ratio expressed as percentage of
a).plastic limit minus the natural water content, to its plasticity index
b).natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index
c).natural water content plus its plastic limit to its plasticity index
d).liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index.
Correct Answer:
natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index
Explanation:
Q39). The fluid generally used for grouting is
a).cement and water mix
b).clay suspension
c).sodium silicate
d).All of the Above
Correct Answer:
All of the Above
Explanation:
Q40). A coarse-grained soil has a voids ratio 0.75, and specific gravity as 2.75. The critical gradient at which quick sand condition occurs, is
a).0.25
b).0.5
c).0.75
d).1
Correct Answer:
1
Explanation: