This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Determination of Coefficient of Consolidation – 1”. 1. The coefficient of consolidation can be determined by comparing characteristics of _______ a) time factor Tv and degree of consolidation U b) degree of consolidation U and pore pressure u c) pore pressure u … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Calculation of Voids Ratio and Coefficient of Volume Change”. 1. From the consolidation test, the final voids ratio at end of pressure increment can be calculated by ________________ a) height of solids method only b) change in voids ratio method only c) … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Laboratory Consolidation Test ”. 1. The laboratory consolidation test is conducted with an apparatus called ___________ a) consolidometer b) impact testing machine c) compression testing machine d) flexural testing machine 2. Porous stones are kept at the top and bottom of specimen … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Terzaghi’s Theory of One Dimensional Consolidation – 3”. 1. If v is velocity at the entry of the soil element of size dx, dz and width dy as shown in the figure. The quantity of water entering the element is ___________ a) … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Questions and Answers focuses on “Terzaghi’s Theory of One Dimensional Consolidation – 2”. 1. In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, load is applied in _____________ a) one direction only b) two directions only c) three directions only d) none of the direction 2. In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Terzaghi’s Theory of One Dimensional Consolidation – 1”. 1. The theoretical concept of consolidation process was developed by _____________ a) Terzaghi b) Taylor c) Skempton d) Darcy 2. In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, soil is considered to be __________ a) … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Consolidation of Undisturbed Specimen”. 1. The soil deposits may be divided into _________ classes according to consolidation theory. a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 2. A clay is not said to be ___________ if it has been subjected to a … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Questions and Answers for Entrance exams focuses on “Consolidation Process – 4”. 1. Who conducted consolidation test on a number of clays from different parts of the world? a) Terzaghi b) Taylor c) Skempton d) Darcy 2. In practical cases, the final consolidation settlement is calculated by the equation ___________ … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics online quiz focuses on “Consolidation Process – 3”. 1. For an ordinary clay of medium to low sensitivity, the value of Cc corresponding to the field consolidation line is roughly equal to __________ the compression index of remolded sample. a) 1.3 b) 2.3 c) 3.3 d) 4.3 2. The Cc … Read more
This set of Soil Mechanics Question Bank focuses on “Consolidation Process – 2”. 1. The delay caused in consolidation by the slow drainage of water out of a saturated soil mass is called as __________ a) hydrodynamic lag b) hydrodynamic pressure c) hydrostatic pressure d) pore pressure 2. The reduction in volume of soil which … Read more
