Explore topic-wise MCQs in Soil Mechanics.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Soil Mechanics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The drawdown, corresponding to a steady discharge, are observed at a number of wells in _______

A. pumping out test
B. pumping in test
C. constant head permeability test
D. falling head permeability test
Answer» B. pumping in test
2.

If b is the aquifer thickness, the relationship between coefficient of transmissibility T and coefficient of permeability is ________

A. T=bk
B. T=b/k
C. T=b+k
D. T=b-k
Answer» B. T=b/k
3.

The coefficient of transmissibility is defined as the rate of flow of water through a horizontal strip of unit width and full saturation height under unit hydraulic gradient.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

In the storage coefficient, the unit change in the component of the head is measured in _________ to the surface.

A. normal
B. tangential
C. radial
D. inclined at 30°
Answer» B. tangential
5.

The relation between porosity n, specific retention SR, specific yield Sγ is __________

A. n= SR-Sγ
B. n= SR+Sγ
C. n= SR*Sγ
D. n= SR/Sγ
Answer» C. n= SR*Sγ
6.

The specific retention SR is given by _______

A. (VwR+V)*100
B. (VwR-V)*100
C. (VwR/V)*100
D. (VwR*V)*100
Answer» D. (VwR*V)*100
7.

The value of specific yield depends upon the shape of the pores.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

The specific yield Sγ is given by _______

A. (Vwy+V)*100
B. (Vwy-V)*100
C. (Vwy/V)*100
D. (Vwy*V)*100
Answer» D. (Vwy*V)*100