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.

Stress condition in the Unconfined compression test represents ____________

A. Drained test
B. Un-drained test
C. Quick test
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Quick test
2.

When the Mohr circle is drawn in confined compression test, its radius will be equal to ____________

A. Cu
B. qu
C. Ru
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. qu
3.

In plastic failure, load corresponding to __________ strain is arbitrarily taken as the failure load.

A. 10 %
B. 5 %
C. 20 %
D. 50 %
Answer» D. 50 %
4.

The unconfined compression test was first designed by _________

A. A. casagrande and Goyal
B. Singh
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Singh
5.

The unconfined compression test is generally applicable to ____________

A. Unsaturated clay
B. Saturated clay
C. Fine grained soil
D. Coarse grained soil
Answer» C. Fine grained soil
6.

The unconfined compression test is derived from _____________

A. Direct shear test
B. Vane shear test
C. Tri axial compression tests
D. Drained test
Answer» D. Drained test
7.

In unconfined compression test the value of 2 and 3 is equal to ____________

A. 1
B. 0
C. 0.5
D.
Answer» C. 0.5