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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 | |