Explore topic-wise MCQs in Construction Materials.

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1.

Which method for determining the bearing power of soil is most preferred among the given below?

A. Method of loading
B. Plate load test
C. Penetration test
D. Analytical method
Answer» C. Penetration test
Discussion
2.

In Penetration test, the formula obtained for the safe bearing capacity of soil per unit area is given by?

A. R {A F}
B. R-{A F}
C. R+{A F}
D. R {A F}
Answer» B. R-{A F}
Discussion
3.

In analytical methods, which soil parameters used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil?

A. Angle of internal friction
B. Permeability
C. Adhesion
D. Porosity
Answer» B. Permeability
Discussion
4.

The loading to the test plate is applied with the help of ______

A. Sand bags
B. Hydraulic jack
C. Wooden pegs
D. Hard rocks
Answer» C. Wooden pegs
Discussion
5.

Due to the adjustment of soil particles under the action of loading, there is some settlement at zero loading, this is known as the ___________

A. Bearing capacity
B. Safe bearing capacity
C. Vibroflotation
D. Zero correction
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

The bearing capacity of sandy soil and gravelly soils is affected to the extent of ___________% by the presence of water table.

A. 50
B. 10
C. 25
D. 80
Answer» B. 10
Discussion
7.

In method of loading, which material is used for loading?

A. Wooden pegs
B. Square steel plate
C. Sand bags
D. Rocks
Answer» D. Rocks
Discussion
8.

For determining the bearing capacity of soil, in method of loading the size for a square steel plate used is about ________

A. 300 mm<sup>2</sup> to 750 mm<sup>2</sup>
B. 3000 mm<sup>2</sup> to 7500 mm<sup>2</sup>
C. 3 m<sup>2</sup> to 75 m<sup>2</sup>
D. 3 mm<sup>2</sup> to 75 mm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 3 m<sup>2</sup> to 75 m<sup>2</sup>
Discussion