Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 6 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 symbol , represent which of the following term?

A. Ultimate bearing capacity
B. Effective surcharge
C. Gross pressure intensity
D. Bearing capacity
Answer» C. Gross pressure intensity
2.

Rankine considered the equilibrium of second soil element at __________

A. Base of the structure
B. Below the foundation
C. Edge of the footing
D. Top of the foundation
Answer» D. Top of the foundation
3.

The bearing capacity of cohesion-less soil at the ground surface is __________

A. Unity
B. Less than one
C. Zero
D. Greater than one
Answer» D. Greater than one
4.

The safe bearing capacity can also be referred as _________

A. Net safe bearing capacity
B. Ultimate bearing capacity
C. Safe bearing pressure
D. Net soil pressure
Answer» C. Safe bearing pressure
5.

The ultimate bearing capacity and the net ultimate capacity are connected by the relation ____________

A. qf = qnf +/- and qf = qf
B. qf = qnf
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. qf = qnf
6.

The gross pressure intensity (q) of a structure is ___________

A. Total pressure at base of the footing
B. Excess pressure after the construction of the structure
C. Minimum pressure intensity at the base
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Excess pressure after the construction of the structure