Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

11) If the volume of voids is equal to the volume of solids in a soil mass, then the values of porosity and voids ratio respectively are

Answer is:

0.5 and 1.0

12) When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration represents

Answer is:

two phase system with soil and air

13) Select the correct range of density index,ID

Answer is:

0 < ID < 1

14) If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 60%, then air content of the soil is

Answer is:

40%

15) If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is

Answer is:

equal to specific gravity of soil