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This section includes 7 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 parameter in coulomb s equation S = c + tan , represents ___________ |
A. | Shearing resistance and Angle of internal friction |
B. | Angle of slope |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Angle of slope | |
2. |
Mohr envelope can be considered to be straight if the angle of internal friction is assumed to be __________ |
A. | 90 |
B. | >90 |
C. | <90 |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
According to Coulomb, the relationship between shear strength and normal stress could be represented by _________ |
A. | Linear curve |
B. | Parabolic curve |
C. | Straight line |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» C. Straight line | |
4. |
Theory of failure, was first proposed by ____________ |
A. | Coulomb |
B. | Mohr |
C. | Casagrande |
D. | Darcy |
Answer» B. Mohr | |
5. |
The critical shear stress causing failure of material depends upon ____________ |
A. | Properties of the material and normal stress on the plane |
B. | Intermediate principal stress |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Intermediate principal stress | |
6. |
Which of the following is coulomb s strength equation? |
A. | S = c + tan |
B. | C = s + c tan |
C. | S = c + tan |
D. | S = tan |
Answer» D. S = tan | |
7. |
The curve obtained by plotting the normal and shear stress is called as ___________ |
A. | Mohr s envelope |
B. | Coulomb envelope |
C. | Strength envelope |
D. | Stress envelope |
Answer» D. Stress envelope | |