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.

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