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.

Terzhagi s formula can be applied for_________

A. Uniform sand
B. Clay soil
C. Coarse-grained soil
D. Fine-grained soil
Answer» B. Clay soil
2.

K = 100Dm2, is given by which of the following formula?

A. Terzaghi s formula
B. Kozney s formula
C. Jacky s formula
D. Allen Hazen s formula
Answer» D. Allen Hazen s formula
3.

In Terzaghi s formula K = 200De2e2, De2 represents ____________

A. Effective grain shape
B. Void ratio
C. Effective grain size
D. Permeability
Answer» D. Permeability
4.

Coefficient of absolute permeability (K) depends on ____________

A. Permeant
B. Properties of soil mass
C. Degree of saturation
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Degree of saturation
5.

The unit of coefficient of absolute permeability(K) is ____________

A. Kg/cm
B. m/s<sup>2</sup>
C. m<sup>2</sup>
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
6.

Allen Hazen s formula is given by which of the following equations?

A. K = 100m2
B. K = C D102
C. K = 200De2e2
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. K = 200De2e2
7.

Coefficient of permeability of soil can be determined by which of the following method?

A. Laboratory methods
B. Field methods
C. Indirect methods
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following formula, cannot be used for determining the permeability of soil?

A. Jacky s formula
B. Allen Hazen s formula
C. Kozney s formula
D. Darcy s formula
Answer» E.
9.

Permeability can be determined by direct measurement with the help of ___________

A. Permeameter
B. Consolidation test
C. Horizontal capillary test
D. Pumping-out test
Answer» B. Consolidation test