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.

The most economical shape, of a well for the construction of large pier is _________

A. Twin circular
B. Double-D
C. Rectangular
D. Single circular
Answer» C. Rectangular
2.

A disadvantage in using circular shape of well foundation is ___________

A. Minimum perimeter
B. Skin friction is maximum
C. Diameter of well is more than required
D. Sinking is more uniform
Answer» D. Sinking is more uniform
3.

The components that are needed to be considered in designing of a well foundation is _______

A. Shape of the well
B. Sand filing
C. Bottom plug
D. Dredge hole
Answer» D. Dredge hole
4.

The choice of a particular shape for a well depends on ________

A. Dimension of the base and Cost of sinking
B. Type of soil condition
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Type of soil condition
5.

Well are also called as __________

A. Open caissons
B. Shell sunk
C. Caisse
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Shell sunk
6.

The common types of well shape are _________

A. Rectangular
B. Dumb bell
C. Single circular
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

A_DISADVANTAGE_IN_USING_CIRCULAR_SHAPE_OF_WELL_FOUNDATION_IS___________?$

A. Minimum perimeter
B. Skin friction is maximum
C. Diameter of well is more than required
D. Sinking is more uniform
Answer» D. Sinking is more uniform
8.

The most economical shape, of a well for construction of large pier is_________$

A. Twin circular
B. Double-D
C. Rectangular
D. Single circular
Answer» C. Rectangular
9.

The components that are needed to be considered in designing of a well foundations is______?

A. Shape of the well
B. Sand filing
C. Bottom plug
D. Dredge hole
Answer» D. Dredge hole
10.

The sinking of the dredge is uniform in which of the following, shapes of well?

A. Double-D
B. Rectangular
C. Circular
D. Dumb-well
Answer» D. Dumb-well
11.

Which of the following caissons, permits excavation in dry?

A. Pneumatic caissons
B. Box caissons
C. Open caissons
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Box caissons
12.

What are the types of caissons that can be used as a foundation?

A. Box caissons and Open caissons
B. Closed caissons
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Closed caissons
13.

The choice of a particular shape for a well depends on________

A. Dimension of the base and Cost of sinking
B. Type of soil condition
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Type of soil condition
14.

___________ forms the most common type of deep foundation for bridges.

A. Pile foundation
B. Well foundation
C. Shallow foundation
D. Pier foundation
Answer» C. Shallow foundation
15.

Well are also called as__________

A. Open caissons
B. Shell sunk
C. Caisse
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Shell sunk
16.

The common types of well shape are_________

A. Rectangular
B. Dumb bell
C. Single circular
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.