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Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

152) Depending upon the properties of a material, the failure envelope may

be either straight or curved

pass through the origin of stress

intersect the shear stress axis

all the above.

Answer is:

all the above.

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Related Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

153) A stratum of clay 2 m thick will get consolidated 80% in 10 years. For the 80% consolidation of 8 m thick stratum of the same clay, the time required is

100 years

120 years

140 years

160 years

Answer is:

160 years

154) The maximum net pressure intensity causing shear failure of soil, is known

safe bearing capacity

net safe bearing capacity

net ultimate bearing capacity

ultimate bearing capacity.

Answer is:

net ultimate bearing capacity

155) The factor which affects the compaction, is

moisture content

compacting content

method of compaction

All the above.

Answer is:

All the above.

156) The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as

compaction

consolidation

swelling

none of these.

Answer is:

consolidation

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