Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 112 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Geotechnical Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

The shear deformation of soil in a building can cause ___________ of the following?

A. Sinking of footing
B. Slide in an earth embankment
C. Movement of wedge
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
102.

IF_THE_PORE_PRESSURE_IS_MEASURED_DURING_UN-DRAINED_STAGE_OF_THE_TEST,_THE_RESULT_CAN_BE_EXPRESSED_IN_TERMS_OF__________?$

A. C’ and φ
B. cu
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. cu
103.

What will be the shearing resistance of a sample of clay in an unconfined compression test, falls under a load of 150 N?Take change of cross-section Af=2181.7 mm2.$

A. 68.75 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
B. 34.38 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
C. 11.35 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
D. 0.6875 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. 11.35 kN/m<sup>2</sup>
104.

The equation for the unconsolidated un drainage strength of clay is__________$

A. τ = c + σ tan φ
B. τf = ccu + σ tan φcu
C. τ = c + σ
D. τ = σ tan φ
Answer» C. ‚âà√¨‚àö√´ = c + ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢
105.

Negative pore pressure in clay or sand is developed due to_________?

A. Expansion on loading
B. Over loading
C. Loose structure
D. Compaction
Answer» B. Over loading
106.

The value of pore pressure parameter, at failure for saturated clay is__________

A. 1.2 to 2.5
B. 2 to 3
C. 0.3 to 0.7
D. 0.7 to 1.3
Answer» C. 0.3 to 0.7
107.

Factor affecting pore pressure parameters is___________

A. Type of shear
B. Temperature
C. Nature of the fluid
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
108.

The change in the pore pressure during an un-drained shear can be explained by___________

A. Lateral pressure
B. Effective stress
C. Pore pressure parameter
D. Mohr’s circle
Answer» D. Mohr‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s circle
109.

Which of the following cannot be obtained by using un-drained test?

A. Effective stress failure envelope
B. Shear strength
C. sensitivity
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Shear strength
110.

The consolidated-un drained test can be performed in___________methods.

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» C. 4
111.

In an un-drained test on saturated clays, both σ1’ and σ3’ is independent of____________$

A. Pore pressure
B. Shear strength
C. Cell pressure
D. Effective pressure
Answer» D. Effective pressure
112.

The un-drained test is carried out on sample of clay, silt, and peat to determine_____________

A. Shear Strength of natural ground and Sensitivity
B. Pore pressure
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Pore pressure