Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

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