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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. |
In coulomb s wedge theory, the criterion for maximum active pressure is present at ___________ |
| A. | Slip-plane |
| B. | Repose line |
| C. | Surcharge line |
| D. | Ground line |
| Answer» B. Repose line | |
| 2. |
The -line in wedge theory can also be called as __________ |
| A. | Surcharge line |
| B. | Natural slope line and Repose line |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |
| 3. |
In Coulomb s wedge theory, the angle is referred as ___________ |
| A. | Angle of wall friction |
| B. | Surcharge angle |
| C. | Critical slip angle |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
| 4. |
Based on the assumptions of the wedge theory, pressure distribution is assumed to be __________ |
| A. | Planar |
| B. | Hydrostatic |
| C. | Equal |
| D. | Distributed |
| Answer» C. Equal | |
| 5. |
The Rankine s active earth pressure can also be found out by method of _____________ |
| A. | Trial wedges |
| B. | Graphical method |
| C. | Sliding wedge |
| D. | Theoretical calculation |
| Answer» B. Graphical method | |
| 6. |
The forces acting on the trial wedge which is used for finding Rankine s active earth pressure is __________ |
| A. | Weight W of the wedge |
| B. | Resultant force |
| C. | Resultant reaction between wedge and sol |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
The active lateral pressure of intact saturated clays is calculated by assuming __________ |
| A. | =0 and c=0 |
| B. | =90 |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. =90 | |
| 8. |
The force acting on a wedge of soil are ____________ |
| A. | Frictional force |
| B. | Weight of the wedge and Active thrust |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |
| 9. |
The wedge theory of earth pressure is based on the concept of _________ |
| A. | Active earth pressure |
| B. | Sliding wedge |
| C. | Wall friction |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Wall friction | |