This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Geotextiles”. 1. The tension T in reinforcement is given by __________ a) Ti=γKahs b) Ti=zi Ka hs c) Ti=γzi Ka d) Ti=γzi Ka hs 2. If F is the factor of safety and Fi is the frictional resistance, then the relation between … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering online test focuses on “Reinforced Earth”. 1. The essential feature of reinforced earth is that __________ develops between compacted layer of earth and reinforcing elements. a) friction b) tension c) compression d) shear 2. ______ is developed in reinforcement. a) Friction b) Tension c) Compression d) Shear 3. The modern … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering MCQs focuses on “Geophysical Methods – 2”. 1. The angle of internal friction for fines greater than 5% is ___________ a) φ=25+0.15 ID b) φ=20+0.15 ID c) φ=15+0.15 ID d) φ=10+0.15 ID 2. The angle of internal friction for fines lesser than 5% is ___________ a) φ=25+0.15 ID b) φ=20+0.15 … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Geophysical Methods – 1”. 1. The measurement of resistance and penetration is done by __________ a) dynamic and static loading b) dynamic loading only c) static loading only d) no loads 2. The standard penetration test is given in ____________ a) IS: … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Soil Samples and Samplers – 2”. 1. Thick wall samplers have area ratio______ a) greater than 20 -35% b) greater than 10- 25% c) lesser than 10 -25% d) lesser than 15 -35% 2. _______ sampler is suitable for soft soils. a) … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Soil Samples and Samplers – 1”. 1. The depth of exploration for isolated spread footing is ___________ a) 1 the width b) 2 the width c) the width d) the width 2. In hand operated rings in ‘auger and shell boring’ the … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Method of Site Exploration”. 1. Hand auger can be used for depths up to ________ a) 7 m b) 6 m c) 2 m d) 10 m 2. Auger boring is used in __________ type of soil. a) Cohesion less soil b) … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Site Exploration”. 1. Which of the following is proved to be useful, ongoing over the site? a) Excavation b) Escarpments c) Flood marks d) All of the mentioned 2. The methods of site investigation are dependent upon ________ a) Climatic condition b) … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Mechanical Stabilisation”. 1. Stabilisation of soils are most commonly used in __________ engineering works. a) Air-field pavements b) Foundations of buildings c) Pile construction d) All of the mentioned 2. Method of stabilisation can be grouped under________ main types. a) three b) … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Design of Rigid Pavements”. 1. A base under rigid pavements is used for the ___________ a) preservation of pumping of fine grained soils b) pumping of fine grained soils c) surface coating d) finishing 2. When load is applied on rigid pavement, … Read more
