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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. |
The two natural frequencies representing the couple motion, in sliding and rocking motion is ___________ |
| A. | n1 and n2 |
| B. | x and y |
| C. | and n |
| D. | n1 and n |
| Answer» B. x and y | |
| 2. |
If foundation block is supported by an elastic pad of contact area A and thickness t, the value of stiffness factor for vertical motion is given by which of the following expression? |
| A. | Kx = C A/t |
| B. | Kz = E A/t |
| C. | K y = Ely / t |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. K y = Ely / t | |
| 3. |
According to Barken, the value of the coefficient of elastic uniform shear is taken as __________ |
| A. | 0.5 |
| B. | 2 Cu |
| C. | 3.0 |
| D. | 0.5 Cu |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The methods of Pauw and Balakrishna Rao are based on ___________ assumptions. |
| A. | Equation of motion |
| B. | Linear spring theory |
| C. | Participation of soil in the vibration |
| D. | Barken s method |
| Answer» D. Barken s method | |
| 5. |
The permissible amplitude should not exceed ___________ for reciprocating machine. |
| A. | Probable amplitude |
| B. | Limiting amplitude |
| C. | Maximum amplitude |
| D. | Minimum amplitude |
| Answer» C. Maximum amplitude | |
| 6. |
If the combined C.G. of the machine and foundation lies in the same vertical line, then the twisting modes are _________ |
| A. | Coupled |
| B. | Uncoupled |
| C. | All of the mentioned |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. All of the mentioned | |
| 7. |
Barken s method is used in ___________ places. |
| A. | Congested area |
| B. | Design offices |
| C. | Working area |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. All of the mentioned | |
| 8. |
The rotation of foundation about y axes is known as _____________ |
| A. | Yawning |
| B. | Pitching |
| C. | Rocking |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. All of the mentioned | |
| 9. |
The method of Barken is based on the assumption of ___________ |
| A. | Equation of motion |
| B. | Linear spring theory |
| C. | Participation of soil in the vibration |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Participation of soil in the vibration | |