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This section includes 7 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. |
Shrinking limit can be found out using alternate method, if __________ |
| A. | The specific gravity of soil is known |
| B. | Dry volume of soil is known |
| C. | Water content in the soil is known |
| D. | Dry density of soil is known |
| Answer» B. Dry volume of soil is known | |
| 2. |
The shrinkage ratio of soil is equal__________ the soil in its dry state. |
| A. | Mass specific gravity |
| B. | Mass density |
| C. | Water content |
| D. | Specific gravity |
| Answer» B. Mass density | |
| 3. |
The volume shrinkage (VS) is defined by the formula _________ |
| A. | VS = (VL-VD/VD) 100 |
| B. | VS = (VD-VL/VD) 100 |
| C. | VS = (WL-WS)SR |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
| 4. |
The Density of water, used in shrinkage limit test is _________ |
| A. | 1 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| B. | 1000 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| C. | 2 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| D. | 1/1000 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| Answer» B. 1000 g/cm<sup>3</sup> | |
| 5. |
The inside of the shrinkage dish is coated with a thin layer of _________ |
| A. | Oil |
| B. | Vaseline |
| C. | Acid |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Acid | |
| 6. |
The density of the mercury, used in shrinkage limit apparatus is _________ |
| A. | 13.6 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| B. | 13.2 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 13.0 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| D. | 13.9 g/cm<sup>3</sup> |
| Answer» B. 13.2 kg/cm<sup>2</sup> | |
| 7. |
Which of the following apparatus does not include, in a determination of shrinkage limit? |
| A. | Porcelain evaporating dish |
| B. | Two glass plates |
| C. | Brass cup |
| D. | Stainless steel shrinking dish |
| Answer» D. Stainless steel shrinking dish | |