Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions Pdf - 2

Question: 6

Size of gravel is between

(A) 2.0 to 20 mm

(B) 4.75 to 80 mm

(C) 0.475 to 4.75 mm

(D) 0.475 to 2.0 mm

Question: 7

Void ratio is the ratio of volume of voids to

(A) unit weight of soil

(B) total volume of soil

(C) volume of solids

(D) none of the above

Question: 8

To remove organic matter from the soil sample to be used in sedimentation analysis, it is mixed with hydrogen peroxide at

(A) 20°C

(B) 27°C

(C) 60°C

(D) 80°C

Question: 9

Difference between liquid limit and plastic limit is known as

(A) lquidity index

(B) consistency index

(C) plasticity index

(D) none of the above

Question: 10

The piping failure in a hydraulic structure can be prevented by

(A) diverting the seepage water into filter wells

(B) increasing the stress due to weight of the structure

(C) increasing the creep length of flows of water

(D) all the above