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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 | |