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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. | |