Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 7 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 term i in Hansen equation represents ___________

A. Depth factor
B. Shape factor
C. Ground factor
D. Inclination factor
Answer» E.
2.

When D=0, the value of Nc for strip footing will be ____________

A. 6.20
B. 2.5
C. 5.14
D. 7.5
Answer» B. 2.5
3.

Skempton observed that the factor Nc increases with the ratio ___________

A. D/B
B. B/D
C. H/Hc
D. c/cm
Answer» B. B/D
4.

Bowel suggested that the increase in in plane-strain case can be computed only for greater than ____________

A. 30
B. 25
C. 60
D. 90
Answer» C. 60
5.

Hansen considered the bearing capacity as a ____________

A. Tri axial problem
B. Base factor
C. Plane-strain problem
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» D. All of the mentioned
6.

The Brinch Hansen shape factor can be applied to ___________ for the case of rectangular footing.

A. Skempton value of Nc
B. Terzaghi s equation
C. Meyerhof s equation
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Terzaghi s equation
7.

For purely cohesive soil, Nc has a maximum value of ___________ for square footing.

A. 5
B. 7.5
C. 9
D. 10
Answer» D. 10