Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

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.