1000 Best Soil and Foundation Engineering MCQ
Q65). Number of piles required to support a column, is
a).1
b).2
c).3
d).4
Correct Answer:
3
Explanation:
Q66). The soil moisture driven off by heat, is called
a).free water
b).hydroscopic water
c).gravity water
d).none of these.
Correct Answer:
hydroscopic water
Explanation:
Q67). If the specific gravity of a soil particle of 0.05 cm diameter is 2.67, its terminal velocity while settling in distilled water of viscosity, 0.01 poise, is
a).0.2200 cm/sec
b).0.2225 cm/sec
c).0.2250 cm/sec
d).0.2275 cm/sec
Correct Answer:
0.2275 cm/sec
Explanation:
Q68). The direct shear test suffers from the following disadvantage:
a).Drain condition cannot be controlled
b).Pore water pressure cannot be measured
c).Shear stress on the failure plane is not uniform.
d).The area under the shear and vertical loads does not remain constant throughout the test
Correct Answer:
Shear stress on the failure plane is not uniform.
Explanation:
Q69). You are given a sample of soil containing coarse grains to determine its water content, you will use
a).pycnometer
b).oven-drying method
c).calcium carbide method
d).alcohol method.
Correct Answer:
pycnometer
Explanation:
Q70). Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:
a).Compaction has no effect on the structure of a soil
b).Permeability decreases with increase in the dry density of a compacted soil
c).A wet side compacted soil is more compressible than a dry side compacted soil
d).Dry side compaction soils swell more when given access to moisture
Correct Answer:
Compaction has no effect on the structure of a soil
Explanation:
Q71). The maximum load carried by a pile, when it continues to sink without further increase of load, is known as
a).ultimate load carrying capacity
b).ultimate bearing capacity
c).ultimate bearing resistant
d).all the above.
Correct Answer:
all the above.
Explanation:
Q72). The soil which contains finest grain particles, is
a).coarse sand
b).fine sand
c).silt
d).clay.
Correct Answer:
clay.
Explanation: