Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Soil Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In three dimension consolidation equation, the pressure increment is ____________

A. applied instantaneously
B. applied periodically
C. applied intermittently
D. not applied at all
Answer» B. applied periodically
2.

In three dimension consolidation equation soil is assumed to be ____________

A. homogenous
B. non-homogenous
C. anisotropic
D. heterogeneous
Answer» B. non-homogenous
3.

In three dimension consolidation equation soil is assumed to be ______________

A. partially saturated
B. dry
C. completely saturated
D. both dry and partially saturated
Answer» D. both dry and partially saturated
4.

______________ also worked independently on the problem of sand drains and published his results in 1942.

A. Carillo
B. Skempton
C. Taylor
D. Rendulic
Answer» B. Skempton
5.

In 1935, solved the differential equation of consolidation by radial flow to a well.

A. Rendulic
B. Skempton
C. Taylor
D. Darcy
Answer» B. Skempton
6.

The theory of the primary design of sand drains based upon the extension of Terzaghi s basic work was largely developed by ___________

A. Darcy
B. Skempton
C. Taylor
D. Barron
Answer» E.
7.

The three dimensional consolidation involves _____________

A. only horizontal flow and strain
B. only vertical flow and strain
C. both horizontal as well as vertical flows and strains
D. only radial flow and strain
Answer» D. only radial flow and strain