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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Pavement Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In a drained test, the drainage is permitted during the application of ______ |
| A. | No stress |
| B. | Deviator stress |
| C. | Cell pressure |
| D. | Cell pressure and deviator stress |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The test results from the dynamic cone penetration test can be related to CBR. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 3. |
Determine the sensitivity of the soil if the undisturbed undrained shear strength is 52.78 kN/m2 and the disturbed undrained shear strength is 23.54 kN/m2. |
| A. | Less sensitive |
| B. | Sensitive |
| C. | Highly sensitive |
| D. | Quick |
| Answer» B. Sensitive | |
| 4. |
In a CBR test, the load values corresponding to different deflection values are noted. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 5. |
A vane of 80 mm diameter and 160 mm height was pushed into the soil using a torque of 80 Nm. What will be the undrained shear strength of the soil? |
| A. | 4.263 10<sup>-5</sup> kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| B. | 4.263 10<sup>5</sup> kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 42.63 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| D. | 4.263 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| Answer» D. 4.263 kN/m<sup>2</sup> | |
| 6. |
The diameter of the standard plate used to find the value of modulus of subgrade is ______ |
| A. | 7.5 cm |
| B. | 75 mm |
| C. | 75 cm |
| D. | 750 cm |
| Answer» D. 750 cm | |
| 7. |
What is the liquidity index of soil if the plastic limit is 24%, the liquid limit is 49% and the natural water content is 35%. |
| A. | -54% |
| B. | -44% |
| C. | 44% |
| D. | 54% |
| Answer» D. 54% | |
| 8. |
Which of the below facts about the particle size distribution graph is false? |
| A. | Uniformity coefficient can be obtained from the graph |
| B. | Particle size is plotted on the X-axis |
| C. | Helps in understanding the physical properties of soil |
| D. | It is also called a semi-log graph |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
What is the cohesion for a soil sample that fails under axial stress of 140 kN/m2 when subjected to unconfined compression test and has an angle of internal friction of 17 ? |
| A. | 38.33 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| B. | 0 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 38 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| D. | 40 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| Answer» B. 0 kN/m<sup>2</sup> | |
| 10. |
The cone penetration test is also called ______ test. |
| A. | Swiss cone |
| B. | Dutch cone |
| C. | Dynamic cone penetration |
| D. | Static cone penetration |
| Answer» C. Dynamic cone penetration | |
| 11. |
What is the CBR value of the soil if the CBR value at 2.5 mm penetration is found to be 4.5% and that at 5 mm penetration is found to be 4.3%? |
| A. | 4.5% |
| B. | 4.4% |
| C. | 4.6% |
| D. | 4.3% |
| Answer» B. 4.4% | |
| 12. |
______ method is used to determine water content as well as the specific gravity of soil. |
| A. | Measuring flask |
| B. | Sand bath |
| C. | Oven drying |
| D. | Pycnometer |
| Answer» E. | |