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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Soil Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The coefficient of consolidation from square root of time fitting method is calculated from the equation _________ |
| A. | \(c_v=\frac{(T_v)_{90} d^2}{t_{90}} \) |
| B. | \(c_v=\frac{(t_{90})_{90} d^2}{T_{90}} \) |
| C. | \(c_v=\frac{(T_v)_{90} d}{T_{90}} \) |
| D. | \(c_v=\frac{(T_v)_{90} d^3}{t_{90}} \) |
| Answer» B. \(c_v=\frac{(t_{90})_{90} d^2}{T_{90}} \) | |
| 2. |
The consolidation between Ro and Rc is called ______________ |
| A. | initial consolidation |
| B. | corrected zero reading |
| C. | secondary consolidation |
| D. | initial zero reading |
| Answer» B. corrected zero reading | |
| 3. |
In the graph, point Rc represents ________ |
| A. | initial consolidation |
| B. | corrected zero reading |
| C. | secondary consolidation |
| D. | initial zero reading |
| Answer» C. secondary consolidation | |
| 4. |
From the practical data, in square root of time fitting, ______ curve is plotted. |
| A. | time t in abscissa and dial reading R in Ordinate |
| B. | t2 in abscissa and dial reading R in Ordinate |
| C. | root of time √t in abscissa and dial reading R in Ordinate |
| D. | t3 in abscissa and dial reading R in Ordinate |
| Answer» D. t3 in abscissa and dial reading R in Ordinate | |
| 5. |
The use of square root of fitting method was suggested by ________ |
| A. | Terzaghi |
| B. | Taylor |
| C. | Darcy |
| D. | Skempton |
| Answer» C. Darcy | |
| 6. |
The abscissa at U=90% is roughly equal to ________ times the abscissa at U=60%. |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 1.10 |
| C. | 1.15 |
| D. | 1.00 |
| Answer» D. 1.00 | |
| 7. |
The curve is straight up to _______________ |
| A. | U = 60% |
| B. | U = 65% |
| C. | U = 70% |
| D. | U = 55% |
| Answer» B. U = 65% | |
| 8. |
The square root of time fitting method the theoretical graph is plotted between _____ |
| A. | \(\sqrt{T_v}\) is abscissa and U is ordinate |
| B. | U is abscissa and \(\sqrt{T_v}\) is abscissa |
| C. | Tv is abscissa and U is ordinate |
| D. | \(\sqrt[3]{T_v}\) is abscissa and U is ordinate |
| Answer» B. U is abscissa and \(\sqrt{T_v}\) is abscissa | |
| 9. |
The coefficient of consolidation can be found by _____________ |
| A. | square root of time fitting method only |
| B. | logarithm of time fitting method only |
| C. | both square root of time fitting and logarithm of time fitting method |
| D. | no method is available |
| Answer» D. no method is available | |
| 10. |
The coefficient of consolidation can be determined by comparing characteristics of _______ |
| A. | time factor Tv and degree of consolidation U |
| B. | degree of consolidation U and pore pressure u |
| C. | pore pressure u and effective pressure σ’ |
| D. | effective pressure σ’ and total pressure σ |
| Answer» B. degree of consolidation U and pore pressure u | |