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This section includes 22 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 cohesive soil, the pressure distribution beneath the footing is ___________ |
| A. | Linear |
| B. | Non linear |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Non linear | |
| 2. |
Once the pressure distribution is known ___________ in the reinforced concrete footing can be calculated. |
| A. | Bending moment and Shear force |
| B. | Bearing pressure |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Bearing pressure | |
| 3. |
The pressure intensity beneath the footing depends upon ___________ |
| A. | Rigidity of the footing |
| B. | Soil type |
| C. | Condition of soil |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
A foundation is said to be shallow if its depth is ________ than its width. |
| A. | Equal to and Less than |
| B. | Greater than |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Greater than | |
| 5. |
Foundations can be broadly classified under __________ |
| A. | Shallow foundation and Deep foundation |
| B. | Pile foundation |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Pile foundation | |
| 6. |
Identify the given deep foundation below. |
| A. | Tension pile |
| B. | Compaction pile |
| C. | Batter pile |
| D. | Friction pile |
| Answer» B. Compaction pile | |
| 7. |
Identify the given foundation below. |
| A. | Anchor pile |
| B. | Dolphin pile |
| C. | Tension pile |
| D. | Sheet pile |
| Answer» B. Dolphin pile | |
| 8. |
Which Foundation is used when the wall carries light loads or when the safe bearing pressure is very high? |
| A. | Simple Strip footing |
| B. | Simple pad footing |
| C. | Grillage footing |
| D. | Strap footing |
| Answer» B. Simple pad footing | |
| 9. |
Identify the given type of foundation below. |
| A. | Stepped foundation |
| B. | Single foundation |
| C. | Sloped foundation |
| D. | Shallow foundation |
| Answer» C. Sloped foundation | |
| 10. |
A spread is given under the base of a wall or common is known as ________ |
| A. | Piles |
| B. | Pier |
| C. | Footing |
| D. | Plinth |
| Answer» D. Plinth | |
| 11. |
WHEN_DO_STRAP_FOOTINGS_ARE_USED_IN_FOUNDATION??$ |
| A. | To transfer load of an isolated column |
| B. | Distance between the columns are long |
| C. | Two column loads are unequal |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. Two column loads are unequal | |
| 12. |
When_two_column_loads_are_unequal,_which_of_the_possible_footing_can_be_provided?$ |
| A. | Strap footing |
| B. | Raft footing |
| C. | Trapezoidal combined footing |
| D. | Mat footing |
| Answer» D. Mat footing | |
| 13. |
In cohesive soil, the pressure distribution beneath the footing is__________? |
| A. | Linear |
| B. | Non linear |
| C. | Zero |
| D. | None of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Non linear | |
| 14. |
In conventional design, allowable bearing capacity should be taken smaller than which of the following value? |
| A. | Safe bearing capacity and Allowable bearing pressure |
| B. | The pressure intensities beneath the footing |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. The pressure intensities beneath the footing | |
| 15. |
Which Foundation is used when the wall carries light loads or when the safe bearing pressure is very high. |
| A. | Simple Strip footing |
| B. | Simple pad footing |
| C. | Grillage footing |
| D. | Strap footing |
| Answer» B. Simple pad footing | |
| 16. |
Once the pressure distribution is known___________in the reinforced concrete footing can be calculated. |
| A. | Bending moment and Shear force |
| B. | Bearing pressure |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Bearing pressure | |
| 17. |
The pressure intensity beneath the footing depends upon___________ |
| A. | Rigidity of the footing |
| B. | Soil type |
| C. | Condition of soil |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Which of the below is the most commonly used shallow foundation? |
| A. | Strap footing |
| B. | Spread footing |
| C. | Combined footing |
| D. | Raft footing |
| Answer» C. Combined footing | |
| 19. |
which of the following, is a type of shallow footing? |
| A. | Spread footing |
| B. | Pile foundation |
| C. | Pier foundation |
| D. | Well foundation |
| Answer» B. Pile foundation | |
| 20. |
What is the value of angle of response for clay(dry) soil. |
| A. | 10° |
| B. | 45° |
| C. | 30° |
| D. | 60° |
| Answer» D. 60¬¨¬®‚Äö√†√ª | |
| 21. |
A foundation is said to be shallow, if its depth is________than its width. |
| A. | Equal to and Less than |
| B. | Greater than |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Greater than | |
| 22. |
Foundations can be broadly classified under__________ |
| A. | Shallow foundation and Deep foundation |
| B. | Pile foundation |
| C. | None of the mentioned |
| D. | All of the mentioned |
| Answer» B. Pile foundation | |