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This section includes 11 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 value of c in the equation, q nf = c Nc.sc.dc.ic used for finding bearing capacity of cohesive soil can be calculated by ___________ |
| A. | Unconfined compression strength test |
| B. | Static cone penetration test |
| C. | Relative density test |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Static cone penetration test | |
| 2. |
The ultimate bearing capacity for cohesive soil can be calculated using the equation __________ |
| A. | q nf = c Nc.sc |
| B. | q nf = c Nc.sc.dc.ic |
| C. | q nf = Nc.sc.dc |
| D. | q nf = sc.dc.ic |
| Answer» C. q nf = Nc.sc.dc | |
| 3. |
The standard penetration resistance is determined at a number of selected points at intervals of __________ |
| A. | 80 cm |
| B. | 75 cm |
| C. | 100 cm |
| D. | 10 cm |
| Answer» C. 100 cm | |
| 4. |
For cohesion less soils, having c=0 Indian standard code recommends that the bearing capacity can be calculated based on __________ |
| A. | Relative density |
| B. | Standard penetration resistance value |
| C. | Static cone penetration |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
If the water table is located at the depth D, then the value of W is taken as ___________ |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 0.5 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 0 |
| Answer» C. 2 | |
| 6. |
The effect of the water table is taken into account for bearing capacity in the form of ___________ |
| A. | Depth factor |
| B. | Inclination factor |
| C. | Correction factor |
| D. | Shape factor |
| Answer» D. Shape factor | |
| 7. |
The depth factor can be applied to footing only when ___________ |
| A. | Back filling is compacted |
| B. | Shape factors are not used |
| C. | The base of the footing is circular |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Shape factors are not used | |
| 8. |
The value of shape factor S c, S q and S for circular base is _________ |
| A. | 1.3, 1.2, 0.8 |
| B. | 1.3, 1.2, 0.6 |
| C. | 1.0, 1.0, 1.0 |
| D. | 1.2, 1.0 and 1.3 |
| Answer» C. 1.0, 1.0, 1.0 | |
| 9. |
The bearing capacity equation for strip footing as given IS standard, can be modified on the basis of ___________ |
| A. | Shape of the footing |
| B. | Type of soil |
| C. | Bearing capacity |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Type of soil | |
| 10. |
According to IS code, there are __________ types of failures of soil support beneath the foundation. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 11. |
IS code recommends a bearing capacity equation, which is similar to __________ |
| A. | Vesic |
| B. | Meyerhof and Brinch Hansen |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |