This set of Foundation Engineering Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Flexible Pavement – Equivalent Wheel and Axle Load”. 1. Maximum wheel load is the greatest load transmitted by __________ a) a single wheel b) two wheels c) three wheels d) four wheels 2. The pressure transmitted to the surface of the … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Stresses in Flexible Pavements”. 1. The maximum stress occurs on __________ a) vertical plane passing through radial distance of one from the point of load application b) vertical plane passing through radial distance of two from the point of load application c) … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Design of Flexible Pavements – 2”. 1. The rigid pavement tends to distribute the load by ______ a) slab mechanism b) grain to grain transfer c) column mechanism d) footing mechanism 2. The uniform sub grade support is most important in ___________ … Read more
This set of Foundation Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Design of Flexible Pavements – 1”. 1. ____________is a relatively stable crust constructed over the natural soil for the purpose of supporting and distributing the wheel loads. a) pavements b) wall c) beam d) column 2. The pavements can be ______ a) … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Flexible Pavement Design – Types”. 1. Which of the following is a classification of pavements? a) Load pavement b) Sub-grade pavement c) Flexible pavement d) Rigidity pavement 2. Pavements are classified, based on ________ factors. a) Earth surface b) Materials used c) … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Dynamic Analysis of Block Foundations”. 1. The method of Barken is based on the assumption of ___________ a) Equation of motion b) Linear spring theory c) Participation of soil in the vibration d) All of the mentioned 2. The rotation of foundation … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Machine Foundations – Barkens Method”. 1. The equation for natural frequency of system as suggested by Barken is __________ a) ωn = √f(1 – r2) b) ωn = √cu A / m c) ωn = cu A / m d) None of … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Machine Foundations – Mass Spring System”. 1. Most of the motions encountered in soil dynamics are __________ a) Plane linear motion b) Motion by impact c) Horizontal motion d) All of the mentioned 2. The theory of harmonic vibrations is applicable to … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Well Foundations – Pneumatic Caissons”. 1. The essential feature of a pneumatic caissons are __________ a) Tilting can be avoided and Removing water by Compressed air b) Skin fraction is zero c) None of the mentioned d) All of the mentioned 2. … Read more
This set of Geotechnical Engineering Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Well Sinking”. 1. Laying of the well curb in river bed having water, is done by _________ a) Draining out the water b) Diverting the water c) Constructing cofferdams d) None of the mentioned 2. To avoid the setting of the cutting … Read more
