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This section includes 19 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. |
Which of the following is an advantage of using tri axial test? |
A. | Accurate result is not possible |
B. | The plane of shear failure is predetermined |
C. | Stress conditions are complex |
D. | Precise measurement |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
The deviator stress σd is given by __________ |
A. | σd = σ1 + σ |
B. | σd = σ3 – σ1 |
C. | σd=additional axial load/A2 |
D. | σd = σ1 – σ3 |
Answer» D. σd = σ1 – σ3 | |
3. |
When the sol is in the state of stress, it is said to be in _____________ |
A. | Constant state |
B. | Plastic equilibrium |
C. | Stress conditioned state |
D. | Equilibrium condition |
Answer» C. Stress conditioned state | |
4. |
The deviator stress developed in the proving ring, through the applied pressure is equal to are____________ |
A. | σ1 + σ3 |
B. | σ1 – σ3 |
C. | σ2 – σ3 |
D. | σ2 + σ1 |
Answer» C. σ2 – σ3 | |
5. |
The vertical stress on the solid cylindrical test apparatus is applied by ____________ |
A. | Major principal stress |
B. | Minor principal stress |
C. | Intermediate principal stress |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Minor principal stress | |
6. |
Bishop’s apparatus does not contain which one of the following equipment? |
A. | Porous disc |
B. | Top cap |
C. | Rollers |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
Pore pressure developed in the tri axial test can be measured by ____________ |
A. | Bishop’s apparatus |
B. | Pore pressure apparatus |
C. | Terzaghi’s apparatus |
D. | Mohr’s apparatus |
Answer» B. Pore pressure apparatus | |
8. |
Which of the following strength test is commonly used in the laboratory? |
A. | Direct shear test |
B. | Confined compression test |
C. | Tri axial shear test |
D. | Unconfined shear test |
Answer» D. Unconfined shear test | |
9. |
The Tri axial compression test was introduced by __________ |
A. | A. casagrande and Karl Terzaghi |
B. | Mohr |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Mohr | |
10. |
WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_AN_ADVANTAGE_OF_USING_TRI_AXIAL_TEST??$ |
A. | Accurate result is not possible |
B. | The plane of shear failure is predetermined |
C. | Stress conditions is complex |
D. | Precise measurement |
Answer» E. | |
11. |
THE_DEVIATOR_STRESS_‚ÂÀ√¨‚ÀÖ√¢D_IS_GIVEN_BY__________?$# |
A. | σd= σ1 + σ |
B. | σd= σ3 – σ1 |
C. | σd=additional axial load/A2 |
D. | σd= σ1 -σ3 |
Answer» D. ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢d= ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢1 -‚âà√¨‚àö√¢3 | |
12. |
When the sol is in the state of stress, it is said to be in____________? |
A. | Constant state |
B. | Plastic equilibrium |
C. | Stress conditioned state |
D. | Equilibrium condition |
Answer» C. Stress conditioned state | |
13. |
The deviator stress developed in the proving ring, through the applied pressure is equal to____________ |
A. | σ1 + σ3 |
B. | σ1 – σ3 |
C. | σ2 – σ3 |
D. | σ2 + σ1 |
Answer» C. ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢2 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® ‚âà√¨‚àö√¢3 | |
14. |
The vertical stress on the solid cylindrical test apparatus is applied by____________ |
A. | Major principal stress |
B. | Minor principal stress |
C. | Intermediate principal stress |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Minor principal stress | |
15. |
Bishop’s apparatus does not contain which one of the following equipment?$ |
A. | Porous disc |
B. | Top cap |
C. | Rollers |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
16. |
Pore pressure developed in the tri axial test can be measured by____________ |
A. | Bishop’s apparatus |
B. | Pore pressure apparatus |
C. | Terzaghi’s apparatus |
D. | Mohr’s apparatus |
Answer» B. Pore pressure apparatus | |
17. |
Which of the following outlet is provided at the base of the tri axial test apparatus? |
A. | Cell fluid inlet |
B. | Pore water outlet |
C. | Drainage outlet |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
18. |
Which of the following strength test is commonly used in laboratory? |
A. | Direct shear test |
B. | Confined compression test |
C. | Tri axial shear test |
D. | Unconfined shear test |
Answer» D. Unconfined shear test | |
19. |
The Tri axial compression test was introduced by__________ |
A. | A. casagrande and Karl Terzaghi |
B. | Mohr |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Mohr | |