Explore topic-wise MCQs in Geotechnical Engineering.

This section includes 9 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.

In stability computation, the curve representing the real surface of sliding is usually replaced by ___________

A. Arc of circle and Logarithmic failure
B. Cycloid
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Cycloid
2.

The rupture mass sliding down a surface in a definite pattern resembles __________

A. Curve
B. Cycloid
C. Ellipse
D. Circle
Answer» C. Ellipse
3.

According to Bennet, non-circular slip surface may arise in ___________

A. Non homogeneous dam
B. Embankment dams
C. Homogeneous dam
D. Soil deposit with a specific plane of weakness
Answer» D. Soil deposit with a specific plane of weakness
4.

Planar surface commonly occur in __________

A. Embankment with specific plane of weakness
B. All embankments
C. Soil deposit
D. Foundation of infinite depth
Answer» B. All embankments
5.

The depth factor Df for toe failure is ___________

A. Df > 1
B. Df < 1
C. Df = 1
D. Df = 0
Answer» D. Df = 0
6.

The ratio of total depth to depth H is called _________

A. Depth factor
B. Slope depth
C. Depth failure
D. Base failure
Answer» B. Slope depth
7.

The types of slip surface or failure surfaces are ____________

A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
8.

If the failure occurs along a surface of sliding that intersect the slope at its toe, the slide is known as ___________

A. Base failure
B. Slope failure
C. Face failure
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Face failure
9.

A basic type of failure at a finite slope may occur due to ___________

A. Slope failure and Base failure
B. Toe failure
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Toe failure