Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geotechnical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The recommendation of American code, for a differential settlement depends upon __________

A. Type of structure and Pattern of loading
B. Settlement depth
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Settlement depth
2.

According to Polish and Tokar brick masonry will crack, when the unit elongation amounts to ___________

A. 0.5
B. 0.005
C. 1.0
D. 0.05
Answer» C. 1.0
3.

For simple spread footing on clayey soil, the differential settlement should not exceed __________

A. 1/ 400
B. 1/300
C. 1/100
D. 1/3
Answer» C. 1/100
4.

According to National building code of India, the differential settlement can be kept within limits by __________

A. Suitably designing the foundation
B. Decreasing the total settlements
C. Increasing the allowable pressure.
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Decreasing the total settlements
5.

The maximum allowable settlement for warehouses are _________

A. 25
B. 38
C. 50
D. Less than 0.5
Answer» D. Less than 0.5
6.

The allowable pressure, that should be selected for a maximum settlement is ____________

A. 40 mm
B. 25 mm
C. 30 mm
D. 10 mm
Answer» C. 30 mm
7.

The vertical downward movement of the base of the structure is called __________

A. Penetration resistance
B. Settlement
C. Effective pressure
D. Shear failure
Answer» C. Effective pressure
8.

The effect of settlement on structure depends upon its ________

A. Magnitude and Uniformity
B. Size
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Size
9.

The analytical methods used for finding bearing capacity of footing is based on ___________

A. Shear failure
B. Effective pressure
C. Overburden pressure
D. Size of the footing
Answer» B. Effective pressure