Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 16 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.

Viscosity of water/liquid (ɳ) is expressed in ________

A. KN-s/m3
B. Ns/m2
C. KN-s/m2
D. Ns/m
Answer» D. Ns/m
2.

The unit weight of water in v=(2/g)r2(Vs-Vw/ɳ) is taken as ________

A. 9.81 kn/m2
B. 98.1 n/m2
C. 0.981 kn/m2
D. 9.81 n/m3
Answer» B. 98.1 n/m2
3.

1 poise is equivalent to _________

A. 0.5 NS/m2
B. 0.1 NS/ m2
C. 10-4 K NS/ m2
D. 0.8 NS/ m2
Answer» C. 10-4 K NS/ m2
4.

The lower limit of particle size allowed in sedimentation analysis is ________

A. 0.0002 mm
B. 0.04 mm
C. 0.074 mm
D. 0.0004 mm
Answer» B. 0.04 mm
5.

In the formula, f=105√(300 ɳ/(g-1)Vw), the factor ɳ depends on__________

A. Pressure
B. Velocity
C. Temperature
D. Specific gravity
Answer» D. Specific gravity
6.

In sedimentation analysis, the soil fraction should be of what micron size, so as to be kept in a liquid medium (water).

A. 75
B. 83
C. 57
D. 70
Answer» B. 83
7.

THE_UNIT_WEIGHT_OF_WATER_IN_V=(2/G)R2(VS-VW/ Ķ â•)_IS_TAKEN_AS________?$#

A. 9.81 kn/m<sup>2</sup>
B. 98.1 n/m<sup>2</sup>
C. 0.981 kn/m<sup>2</sup>
D. 9.81 n/m<sup>3</sup>
Answer» B. 98.1 n/m<sup>2</sup>
8.

Viscosity_of_water/liquid_(…≥)_is_expressed_in________$#

A. KN-s/m<sup>3</sup>
B. Ns/m<sup>2</sup>
C. KN-s/m<sup>2</sup>
D. Ns/m
Answer» D. Ns/m
9.

1 poise is equivalent to ________?

A. 0.5 NS/m<sup>2</sup>
B. 0.1 NS/ m<sup>2</sup>
C. 10<sup>-4</sup> K NS/ m<sup>2</sup>
D. 0.8 NS/ m<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 10<sup>-4</sup> K NS/ m<sup>2</sup>
10.

The lower limit of particle size allowed in sedimentation analysis is________

A. 0.0002 mm
B. 0.04 mm
C. 0.074 mm
D. 0.0004 mm
Answer» B. 0.04 mm
11.

In the formula, f=105‚àö(300 …≥/(g-1)Vw),the factor …≥ depends on__________$

A. Pressure
B. Velocity
C. Temperature
D. Specific gravity
Answer» D. Specific gravity
12.

The sedimentation analysis is based on _________ law.

A. Stoke
B. Cullman’s
C. Rankine’s
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Cullman‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s
13.

Which of the following assumptions is wrong, with respect to sedimentation analysis?

A. The soil particles are spherical
B. Particle settle independent of other particles do not have any effect on its velocity of settlements
C. Soil particles has different specific gravity
D. The walls of jar, in which the suspension is kept do not affect the settlement
Answer» D. The walls of jar, in which the suspension is kept do not affect the settlement
14.

The time for a particle to settle, of diameter 0.06 through a height of 10 cm is_________

A. 25.8 s
B. 42 m 59 s
C. 3 m 52 s
D. 42.8 s
Answer» B. 42 m 59 s
15.

The sedimentation analysis is done with the help of________

A. Hydrometer and Pipette
B. Sieve
C. All of the mentioned
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Sieve
16.

In sedimentation analysis the soil fraction should be of what micron size, so as to be kept in a liquid medium (water).

A. 75
B. 83
C. 57
D. 70
Answer» B. 83