Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 10 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.

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>
2.

The equation for the unconsolidated un drainage strength of clay is __________

A. = c + tan
B. f = ccu + tan cu
C. = c +
D. = tan
Answer» C. = c +
3.

If the pore pressure is measured during un-drained stage of the test, the result can be expressed in terms of __________

A. C and
B. cu
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. cu
4.

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
5.

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
6.

Factor affecting pore pressure parameters is ___________

A. Type of shear
B. Temperature
C. Nature of the fluid
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
7.

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 s circle
8.

The consolidated-un drained test can be performed in ___________ methods.

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» C. 4
9.

In an un-drained test on saturated clays, both 1 and 3 is independent of ____________

A. Pore pressure
B. Shear strength
C. Cell pressure
D. Effective pressure
Answer» D. Effective pressure
10.

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