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This section includes 10 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 load on a negative conduit is given by the equation __________ |
| A. | Wc = Cn Bd |
| B. | Wc = Cn Bd2 |
| C. | Wc = Bd |
| D. | Wc = Cn Bd2 |
| Answer» C. Wc = Bd | |
| 2. |
The recommended value of settlement ratio for embankment, to use in design is __________ |
| A. | +0.5 |
| B. | +1.0 |
| C. | 0.3 |
| D. | 0.4 |
| Answer» C. 0.3 | |
| 3. |
The sign used for complete projection is __________ |
| A. | + |
| B. | |
| C. | No sign is used |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. | |
| 4. |
If the plane of settlement does not fall within the embankment, then such a condition is called _________ |
| A. | Complete ditch condition and Complete project condition |
| B. | Incomplete ditch condition |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Incomplete ditch condition | |
| 5. |
Both the projection condition and the ditch conditions of a positive projecting conduit may be __________ |
| A. | Complete |
| B. | Incomplete |
| C. | All of the mentioned |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
| 6. |
If the critical plane settles more than the top of the conduit, the settlement ratio is __________ |
| A. | Zero |
| B. | Negative |
| C. | Positive |
| D. | Unity |
| Answer» D. Unity | |
| 7. |
Critical plane in conduit is located at ___________ |
| A. | Tangential to the top of the conduit |
| B. | Tangential to the bottom of the conduit |
| C. | Centre of the conduit |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Tangential to the bottom of the conduit | |
| 8. |
The magnitude and direction of relative movements between the interior and exterior prisms of the conduits are dependent upon the ___________ |
| A. | Settlement ratio |
| B. | Projection ratio |
| C. | Settlement of conduits |
| D. | Compressive strain |
| Answer» B. Projection ratio | |
| 9. |
The settlement ratio for a negative projecting conduit is __________ |
| A. | Always positive |
| B. | Always negative |
| C. | Negative in some cases |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Negative in some cases | |
| 10. |
Positive projecting conduits are of ___________ types. |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |