Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 8 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 exit gradient can be expressed by which of the following expression?

A. ie = h/i
B. ie = h.i
C. ie = l/h
D. ie = h/i
Answer» B. ie = h.i
2.

In homogeneous soil, every transition in the shape of curves drawn in flow net must be ____________

A. Smooth
B. Sharp
C. Rough
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Sharp
3.

What will be the hydrostatic pressure if, hW = 30 % and Z = 10 %?

A. 30%
B. 10%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Answer» D. 50%
4.

The seepage medium can be replaced by ____________electric model having the same geometric shape.

A. Potential divider
B. Insulator
C. Electric conductor
D. Potentiometer
Answer» D. Potentiometer
5.

The flow lines and equipotential lines are ____________

A. Parallel
B. Perpendicular
C. Elliptical
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Elliptical
6.

The Darcy s law governing the flow of water through is related to which of the following law?

A. Ohm s law
B. Stokes law
C. Faraday s law
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. Stokes law
7.

Who was the first to give a graphical method of flow net construction?

A. Casagrande
B. Darcy
C. Forchheimer
D. Kozney
Answer» D. Kozney
8.

The portion between two successive flow lines is known as ___________

A. Field channel
B. Flow channel
C. Open channel
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Open channel