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.

Pneumatic caissons are closed at _________ during construction.

A. Bottom
B. Top
C. Top and bottom
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» C. Top and bottom
2.

In order to assist sinking of well __________ method is used in pneumatic caissons.

A. Air pressure is reduced and Using explosive
B. Using airlocks
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Using airlocks
3.

The limiting head of water value in pneumatic caisson is ________

A. 40 m
B. 25 m
C. 35 m
D. 50 m
Answer» D. 50 m
4.

In order to prevent leakage of air in the working chamber ________ is provided.

A. Arrangement of double gates
B. Air compressor
C. Air lock
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Air compressor
5.

Disadvantage of using pneumatic caissons are ________

A. Process cannot be done under control conditions
B. Sinking process is tedious
C. Inspection process is time consuming
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Inspection process is time consuming
6.

The allowable pressure that is allowed inside the working chamber of pneumatic caissons is _______

A. 2 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
B. 4 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
C. 3.5 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
D. 7 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
Answer» D. 7 kg/cm<sup>2</sup>
7.

The working chamber of pneumatic caissons are kept airtight because ________

A. To avoid tilting
B. To remove the soil
C. To prevent water from entering the chamber
D. None of the mentioned
Answer» D. None of the mentioned
8.

The method of construction of pneumatic caisson is similar to ________

A. Box caissons
B. Open caissons
C. Rectangular caissons
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» C. Rectangular caissons
9.

The essential feature of a pneumatic caissons are __________

A. Tilting can be avoided and Removing water by Compressed air
B. Skin fraction is zero
C. None of the mentioned
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» B. Skin fraction is zero