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.

For degree of saturation, it is recommended to take as _____________

A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D.
Answer» C. 2
2.

Factor of unit cross-section , depends on ____________

A. degree of saturation
B. soil structure
C. stress change
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
3.

Total vertical pressure at any plane is equal to __________

A. = + u
B. = + u
C. = + v
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. = + u
4.

The neutral pressure is transmitted through ___________

A. Soil particle
B. Pore fluid
C. Air particle
D. Atmosphere
Answer» C. Air particle
5.

The total pressure in a soil mass consists of _____________ distinct components.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
6.

The neutral pressure does not have any effect on ___________

A. Shearing resistance
B. Shearing strength
C. Shearing stress
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Shearing strength
7.

Pressure transmitted from particles to the soil mass is called ___________

A. Neutral pressure
B. Effective pressure
C. Pore pressure
D. Capillary pressure
Answer» C. Pore pressure
8.

At any plane, pore pressure is equal to ___________

A. Ratio of Piezometric head to weight of water
B. Equal to piezometric head times the unit weight of water
C. Ratio of weight of water to the piezometric head
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Ratio of weight of water to the piezometric head
9.

Total stress or unit pressure on a soil mass is ___________

A. Total load
B. Total surface area
C. Total volume
D. Total weight
Answer» B. Total surface area