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.

The details of the depth of beam and reinforcement required for various loading is provided by_______

A. Indian standard code
B. Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee
C. M.I.T system
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. M.I.T system
2.

The grade beams are designed for a maximum bending moment of _________ if the beams are supported.

A. (wL2)/50
B. (wL2)/30
C. (wL2)
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» B. (wL2)/30
3.

Under reamed piles are normally bored _________ piles.

A. Cast-in-situ piles
B. Pre-cast-piles
C. Steel piles
D. Composite piles
Answer» B. Pre-cast-piles
4.

The maximum spacing of the under-reamed pile should not normally exceed __________

A. 2 meters
B. 2 meters
C. 1.5 meters
D. 30 centimeters
Answer» C. 1.5 meters
5.

The under-reamed piles are connected by a beam known as ___________

A. Capping beam and Grade beam
B. Reamed beam
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Reamed beam
6.

The load carrying capacity of a under-reamed pile may be determined by _________

A. Safe load test
B. Penetration test
C. Pile load test
D. Cyclic load test
Answer» B. Penetration test
7.

Under-reamed pile foundation is most suitable for ___________ type of condition.

A. Seasonal moisture change
B. Dry conditioned soil
C. Cohesive type of soil
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Dry conditioned soil
8.

The diameter of the under-reamed pile is kept equal to _______ times the diameter of pile steam.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 2.5
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
9.

When the under-reamed pile has only one bulb, it is called _________

A. Multi-under reamed pile
B. Single-under reamed pile
C. Unique-under reamed pile
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Unique-under reamed pile