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This section includes 19 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 φ-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 λ 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. | φ=0 and φc=0 |
B. | φ=90 |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. φ=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 | |
10. |
THE_‚ÂÀ√¨‚ÀÖ√∫-LINE_IN_WEDGE_THEORY_CAN_ALSO_BE_CALLED_AS__________?$# |
A. | Surcharge line |
B. | Natural slope line and Repose line |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |
11. |
In_coulomb’s_wedge_theory,_the_criterion_for_maximum_active_pressure_is_present_at___________$# |
A. | Slip-plane |
B. | Repose line |
C. | Surcharge line |
D. | Ground line |
Answer» B. Repose line | |
12. |
In Coulomb’s wedge theory, the angle λ 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 | |
13. |
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 | |
14. |
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 | |
15. |
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. | |
16. |
The active lateral pressure of intact saturated clays is calculated by assuming__________ |
A. | φ=0 and φc=0 |
B. | φ=90 |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. ‚âà√¨‚àö√∫=90 | |
17. |
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 | |
18. |
Which of the following is a basic assumption of the wedge theory? |
A. | The slip surface is plane |
B. | The backfill is dry |
C. | The backfill is homogeneous |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
19. |
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 | |