Quiz  /  Geotechnical engineering Gate & PSU MCQ Questions With Answers

  • 1. 
    The value of pore pressure parameter, at failure for saturated clay is __________

  • 1.2 to 2.5
  • 2 to 3
  • 0.3 to 0.7
  • 0.7 to 1.3

  • 2. 
    Stress condition in the Unconfined compression test represents ____________

  • Drained test
  • Un-drained test
  • Quick test
  • All of the mentioned

  • 3. 
    Why consolidation are important engineering parameters in construction?

  • To predict settlement
  • To strengthen soil conditions
  • To reduce cost of construction
  • All above

  • 4. 
    Which of the following outlet is provided at the base of the tri axial test apparatus?

  • Cell fluid inlet
  • Pore water outlet
  • Drainage outlet
  • All of the mentioned

  • 5. 
    Shearing resistance can be determined in the laboratory by _________ methods.

  • 2
  • 6
  • 4
  • 8

  • 6. 
    Which of the following parameter is used to represent unconfined compressive strength at failure?

  • τf
  • cu
  • qu
  • Au

  • 7. 
    The Tri axial compression test was introduced by __________

  • casagrande and Karl Terzaghi
  • Mohr
  • None of the mentioned
  • All of the mentioned

  • 8. 
    Which of the following shear test is developed based on drainage conditions?

  • Quick test and Consolidated un drained test
  • Direct shear test
  • None of the mentioned
  • All of the mentioned

  • 9. 
    What Engineer studies the behavior of the soils?

  • Water resources engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Transportation engineer
  • Geotechnical engineer

  • 10. 
    Field soil compaction required a mechanical process, following are process involve except?

  • Mixing
  • Ramming
  • Vibration
  • Rolling
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