Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 4 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.

In determination of pre-consolidation pressure, ___________ point of virgin curve is selected.

A. maximum curvature
B. maximum radius
C. minimum curvature
D. initial point
Answer» B. maximum radius
2.

In finding pre-consolidation pressure, initial portion of curve resembles ___________

A. recompression curve of remolded sample
B. swelling curve
C. expansion curve
D. laboratory virgin curve
Answer» B. swelling curve
3.

To find pre-consolidation pressure, __________ relationship in graph is plotted.

A. voids ratio and effective pressure
B. effective pressure and total pressure
C. effective pressure and pore pressure
D. total pressure and total pressure
Answer» B. effective pressure and total pressure
4.

To find pre-consolidation pressure, __________ sample is used.

A. undisturbed clay
B. disturbed clay
C. gravel
D. sand gravel
Answer» B. disturbed clay