Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

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