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Objective Questions

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(01 to 15)

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Q.1) Residual soil are formed by

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b. Wind

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a. Glaciers – glaciers are large masses of ice formed by the compaction of Snow. As

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the glacier grow and move, they carry with them soils varying in size from fine

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grained to huge boulders. Soils get mixed with the ice and are transported far away

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from their original position. Ex. – Drift soil

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b. Wind – Soils deposited by wind are know as aeolian deposit, loess and sand

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dunes.

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c. Water –
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3. Marine Soils – Deposited by salty water or ocean water.

d. Gravity - Deposited in the lower part of the mountains, ex. Colluvial Soils/Talus
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Q.2) Water content of soil can

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a. Never be greater than 100%

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b. Take values only from 0% to 100%

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c. Be less than 0%
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d. Be greater than 100% R
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Answer: D

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The water content is defined as the ratio of the weight of water

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to the weight of solids.

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W (in%) = Ww/Ws × 100
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Q.3) Which of the following types of soil is transported by

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gravitational force

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b. Talus

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Answer: B

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b. Talus/ Colluvial Soil – Gravitational force

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c. Drift – Glaciers R
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d. Dune sand – Formed by wind

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Q.4) A fully saturated soil said to be

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a. One phase system

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b. Two phase system with solids and air

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c. Two phase system with solids and water
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Answer: C

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1. Solids + Water + Air –

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2. Solids + Water –

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3. Solids + Air –
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Dry Soil ( Two phase system)

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Q.5) Valid range for S, the degree of saturation of soil in

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percentage is

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a. S > 0

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b. S ≤ 0

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c. 0 < S < 100
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d. 0 ≤ S ≤ 100
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Answer: D

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The degree of saturation is ratio of the volume of water to the volume of

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voids.

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S = Vw/Vv

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S = Vw/(Vw+Va)

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For Fully saturated soil, S=1

Q.6) The submerged density of soil in terms of unit weight

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of water Yw, Specific gravity G and void ratio e is the given

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by the expression

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a. Yw(G+1) /(1+e)

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1. Bulk/Wet/Moist/Total unit weight = (G+eS) Yw/(1+e)

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2. Saturated unit weight, Ysat. = (G+e) Yw/(1+e)

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3. Dry unit weight, Yd = GYw/(1+e)

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4. Submerged unit weight, Ysub. = (G-1) Yw/(1+e)

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Ysub = Ysat – Ye ≈ ½ Ysat

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Ysat. > Yb > Yd > Ysub.

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Q.7) A soil has a bulk density of 22KN/m³ and water

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content 10%. The dry density of soil is

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a. 18.6 KN/m³

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b. 20.0 KN/m³

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c. 22.0 KN/m³
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Bulk density = Dry density × (1 + Water content)

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Yb = Yd (1+W)

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22 = Yd (1+0.10) R
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Yd = 20 KN/m³
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Q.8) If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil

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as termed as

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a. Air Entrained soil

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b. Partially saturated soil

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c. Dry soil
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d. Dehydrated soil
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Answer: C

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1. Solids + Water + Air –

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Partially Saturated soil – (Three phase

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2. Solids + Water –

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3. Solids + Air –
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Dry Soil ( Two phase system)

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Q.9) Valid range for n, the percentage air voids, is

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a. 0 < n < 100

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b. 0 ≤ n ≤ 100

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c. n > 0
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Answer: A

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Percentage air voids:- It is the ratio of the volume of air to the

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total volume.

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n = Va/V × 100

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- Va always less than total volume (V)
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- For fully saturated soil, Va=0
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Q.10) Select the correct statement

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a. Unit weight of dry soil is greater than unit weight of wet soil

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b. For dry soil, dry unit weight is less than total unit weight

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c. Unit weight of soil increase due to submergence in water
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d. Unit weight of soil decrease due to submergence in water
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Answer: D

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Ysat. > Yb > Yd > Ysub.

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Archimedes' Principle - states that a body immersed in a fluid is

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buoyed up by a force equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.

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Consider now a body which sinks in water. This buoyancy is due
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Ysub = Ysat – Ye ≈ ½ Ysat

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Q.11) Void ratio of a soil mass can

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c. Take any value greater than zero
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Answer: C

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Void ratio(e) is defined as the ratio of volume of voids(Vv) to the

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e = Vv/Vs

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Q.12) If the Volume of voids is equal to the volume of

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solids in a soil mass, then the values of porosity and void

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ratio respectively are

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a. 1.0 and 1.0

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Given,

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Volume of voids (Vv) = Volume of solids (Vs)

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n = Vv/(Vv+Vs)

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2. Void Ratio, e = Vv/Vs

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Q.13) When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil

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mass under consideration represents

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b. Two phase system with solid and air

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c. Two phase system with solid and water
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d. Three phase system
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1. Solids + Water + Air –

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Q.14) Select the correct range of density index

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Density Index or Relative density or Degree of density

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Id = (emax. – e) /(emax.-emin.)

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If natural soil in loose condition, e = emax. and Id = 0
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If natural soil in dense condition, e = emin. and Id = 1

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Q.15) If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated

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soil is 60%, then air content of soil is

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Degree of saturation (S) = Vw/Vv

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SSC-JE, AE(PSC), RRB etc.

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Objective Questions

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(16 to 30)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Q.16) If the water content of a fully saturated soil maas is

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100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is

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a. Less than specific gravity of soil

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d. Independent of specific gravity of soil
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Water content, W = 100% or 1

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eS = GW

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Q.17) The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of

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soil mass is called

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a. Air content

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b. Porosity

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c. Percentage air voids
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d. Voids ratio
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a. Air content – The ratio of volume of air to the volume of the voids.

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b.Porosity – The ratio of volume of the voids to the total volume of soil

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mass.

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c. Percentage air voids – The ratio of volume of air to the total volume of
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soil mass. R
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d. Voids ratio – The ratio of volume of voids to the volume of solids.

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Q.18) Relative density of a compacted dense sand is

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approximately equal to

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a. 0.4

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b. 0.6

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c. 0.95
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d. 1.20
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Answer: C

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Relative density for compacted dense sand is approximately is

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0.85 to 1.0
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Q.19) If the sand in-situ is in it’s densest state, then the

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relative density of sand is

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a. Zero

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b.One

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c. Between 0 and 1
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d. Greater than 1
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Q.20) Which of the following methods is most accurate for

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the determination of the water content of soil

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a. Oven drying method

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b. Sand bath metod

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c. Calcium carbide method
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d. Pycnometer method
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Answer: A

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a. Oven drying – Standard and accurate lab method.

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b. Sand bath method – Same as Oven drying except drying in

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sand bath.

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c. Calcium carbide method – Rapid method.
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d. Pycnometer metod – Only for coarse grain soil (If G is known).

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methods is best suited for quick determination of water

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content of a soil mass

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a. Oven driving method

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b. Sand bath method
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Calcium carbide method - It is a method for rapid determination

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of water content from the gas pressure developed by the

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reaction of calcium carbide with the free water of the soil.

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Shake until the pressure gauge reading is constant and note the
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reading. Usually it takes 4 to 8 minutes to achieve constant
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reading
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Q.22) A pycnometer is used to determine

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a. Water content and voids ratio

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b. Specific gravity and dry density

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c. Water content and specific gravity
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d. Voids ratio and dry density
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Answer: C

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Pycnometer is used to determine water content and specific

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gravity.
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Q.23) Stoke’s law is valid only if the size of particle is

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a. Less than 0.0002 mm

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b. Greater than 0.2 mm

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c. Between 0.2 mm and 0.0002 mm
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Answer: C

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Assumptions Stoke’s law:

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2.Particle settle independent

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3. Wall of jar no affect the settlement
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4. Particle size between 0.0002 mm and 0.2 mm
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Q. 24) In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass

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a. Both meniscus correction and dispersing agent

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correction are additive

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b. Both meniscus correction and dispersing agent

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correction are subtractive

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correction is additive
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Answer: C
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Q. 25) The hydrometer method of sedimentation analysis

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is differs from the pipette analysis mainly in

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a. The principle of test

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b. The method of taking observations

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c. The method of preparation of soil suspension
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d. All of the above
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Answer: B

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Particle size Analysis by two methods –

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1. Sieve analysis ( For coarse grain soil > 75u)

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2. Sedimentation analysis ( For fine grain soil < 75u)
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a) Pipette method R
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b) Hydrometer analysis
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Q. 26) Which of the following is a measure of particle size

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range

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a. Effective size

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b. Uniformity coefficient

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c. Coefficient of curvature
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d. None of the above
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Answer: B

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a. Effective size D10

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b. Uniformity coefficient (Cu = D60/D10) – Particle size

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R
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c. Coefficient of curvature (Cc = D30^2/D60.D10) – Particle shape
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Q. 27) Which of the following statements of correct

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a. Uniformity coefficient represents the shape of the

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particle size distribution curve

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b. For a well graded soil, both uniformity coefficient and

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coefficient of curvature are nearly unity

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c. A soil is said to be well graded if it has most of particles
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of about the same size
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d. None of the above

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a. Uniformity coefficient represents the Size of particles

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b. For well graded soil, Cu > 4

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Cc = 1 to 3

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R
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c. Well graded or uniformly graded – soil contains the particles
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of different sizes in good proportion.

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Q. 28) Uniformity coefficient of a soil is

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a. Always less than 1

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b. Always equal to 1

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c. Equal to or less than 1
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d. Equal to or greater than 1
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Answer: D

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Uniformity coefficient, Cu = D60/D10

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D60 = Particle size such that 60% of the soil is finer than this size

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D10 = Similarly

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For a uniformly graded soil Cu is nearly unity
at
R
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For well graded gravel, Cu > 4

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For well graded sand, Cu > 6

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Q. 29) According to Atterberg, the soil is said to be of

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medium plasticity if the plasticity index PI is

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tu
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a. 0 < PI < 7

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b. 7 ≤ PI ≤ 17

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c. 17 < PI < 27
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d. PI ⩾ 27
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Answer: B

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The plasticity index (PI) is a measure of the plasticity of a soil.

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PI = Liquid Limit – Plastic Limit

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PI = 0 - Nonplastic

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PI < 7 - Slightly plastic
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PI 7-17 - Medium plastic R
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PI > 17 - Highly plastic

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Q. 30) If the natural water content of soil mass lies

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between its liquid limit and plastic limit, the soil mass said

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to be in

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WL =Water content at Liquid Limit

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Soil
Objective
Questions

Mechanics

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

(Q.31 – Q.45)
Q. 31) The ratio of (Liquid Limit – Water Content) /

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(Plasticity Index)

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a. Liquidity Index

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b. Shrinkage ratio
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Answer: C

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a. Liquidity Index = (W - PL) / PI

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c. Consistency Index = (LL – W) / PI
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d. Toughness Index = PI / Flow index
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Q. 32) When the plastic limit of a soil is greater than

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Plasticity Index = Liquid Limit – Plastic Limit

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Q. 33) Toughness index is defined as the ratio of

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b. Plasticity index to flow index

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c. Liquidity index to flow index
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Q. 34) If the plasticity index of a soil mass is zero, the

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b. Silt

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Answer: A

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Plasticity of a soil is its ability to undergo deformation

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without cracking or fracturing.

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A plastic soil can be moulded into various shapes
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Q. 35) The admixture of coarser particles like sand or

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index

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b. Decrease in liquid limit and no change in plasticity

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c. Decrease in both liquid limit and plasticity index
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d. Increase in both liquid limit and plasticity index

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Plasticity Index = Liquid Limit – Plastic Limit

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Q. 36) Select the correct statement

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a. A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil

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b. A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a non-uniform soil

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Uniformity coefficient, Cu = D60/D10

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For well graded soil, Cc = 1to 3

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Q. 37) The following index properties were
determined for four soils A, B, C and D

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Soil property A B C D

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Liquid Limit 0.50 0.49 0.43 0.47

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Plastic limit 0.23 0.17 0.21 0.26

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c. Soil C d. Soil D
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Plasticity index = Liquid Limit – Plastic Limit

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Soil A, PI = 0.50 – 0.23 = 0.27

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Soil B, PI = 0.49 – 0.17 = 0.32
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Q. 38) The water content of soil, which represents

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the boundary between plastic state and liquid state,

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is known as

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a. Liquid limit

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b. Plastic limit
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c. Shrinkage limit R
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d. Plasticity index
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Answer: A

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Ws – Shrinkage limit

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Wp = Plastic limit

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Wl = Liquid limit

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Q. 39) Which of the following soils has more

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plasticity index

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Clay > Silt > Sand > Gravel

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Q. 40) At liquid limit, all soils possess

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a. Same shear strength of small magnitude

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b. Same shear strength and large magnitude

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c. Different shear strength of small magnitude
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Same shear strength and small magnitude 2.70 KN/m²

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Q. 41) If the material of the base of the casagrande

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paste drop is softer than the standard hard rubber,

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then

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a. The liquid limit always increase

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b. The liquid limit always decreases
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c. The liquid limit of soil may increase
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d. The liquid limit of soil may decrease

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Q. 42) According to IS classification the range of silt

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a. 4.75 mm to 2.0 mm

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b. 2.0 mm to 0.425 mm

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c. 0.425 mm to 0.075 mm
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d. 0.075 mm to 0.002 mm
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1. Clay < 0.002 mm

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2. Silt 0.002 mm to 0.075 mm

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c) Coarse sand 2 mm to 4.75 mm

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b) Coarse gravel 20 mm to 80 mm
5. Cobble 80 mm to 200 mm
6. Boulder > 200 mm
Q. 43) Highway Research Board (HRB) classification

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of soils is based on

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a. Particle size composition

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b. Plasticity characteristics

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c. Both particle size composition and plasticity
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d. None of the above

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HRB also known as public roads administrations

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(PRA) classification system.

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Q. 44) Inorganic soil with low compressibility are

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respectively by

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a. MH

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b. SL

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Answer: C

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c. ML – Low Compressibility silt

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d. CH – High Compressibility clay

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Q. 45) Sand particles are made of

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a. Rock minerals

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d. Montmorillonite R
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Answer: A

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1. Kaolinite – China clay

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Soil
Objective
Questions

Mechanics
(Q.46 – Q.60)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Q. 46) The clay minerals with the largest swelling and

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shrinkage Characteristic is

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a. Kaolinite

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Activity (A) = (Plasticity index) / (Percentage of clay particles)

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A < 0.75 Inactive clay
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Montmorillonite(A>7) > illite > kaolinite

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Q. 47) Dispersed type of soil structure is an

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arrangement comprising particles having

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a. Face to face or parallel orientation

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b. Edge to edge orientation

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c. Edge to face orientation
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d. All of the above
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 Answer: A

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Q. 48) Effective stress is

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a. The stress at particles contact

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b. A physical parameters that can be measured

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c. Important because it is a function of engineering
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Answer C

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Effective stress or intergrannular stress is defined as the stress caused due to soil

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particles are coming close to the each other due to the distribution of the water.

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Its function of shear strength

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Effective stress is an abstract quantity, it cannot be measured directly in the
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Pore water pressure can be measured by PIEZOMETER

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Q. 49) Rise of water table above the ground surface

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a. Equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress

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b. Equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress

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c. Increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total

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d. Decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total
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Answer: A
The fluctuation in WT above ground level, effective stress unchanged but total
stress and pore water pressure increase in same amount.

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Q. 50) The total and effective stresses at a depth of

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5m below the top level of water in a swimming pool

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are respectively

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a. Zero and zero

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b. 0.5kg/cm2 and zero
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d. 1.0kg/cm2 and 0.5kg/cm2

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Pore water pressure = Y. H = 1×5 = 5 kg/m² or 0.5 kg/cm²
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Q. 51) If the water table rises upto ground surface,
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pressure only but total stress does not change

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c. Total stress is reduced due to increase in pore water pressure
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only but effective stress does not change
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d. Total stress is increased due to decrease in pore water

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pressure but effective stress does not change

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Q. 52) The critical hydraulic gradient (ic)of a soil
mass of specific gravity G and voids ratio e is given by

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a. G = (G+1) /(1-e)

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b. G = (G-1) /(1+e)

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d. G = (G-1) /(1-e)
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The hydraulic gradient at which effective stress

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ic = Ysub/Yw

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ic = (Gs-1) (1-n)
Q. 53) Quick sand is a

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c. Flow condition occurring in cohesionless soils

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condition.

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and the soil surface appears to be boiling.

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silt at a void ratio of 0.6 to 0.7

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quick condition in a sand stratum of thickness 1.5m

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specific gravity 2.67 and void ratio 0.67 is equal

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 Answer: B

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Q. 55) physical properties of permeant which

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1. Particle size ↑ = K ( Coarse grain > Fine grain)

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2. Structure of soil = Flocculated > Dispersed

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3. Void ratio ↑ = Coefficient of Permeability ↑

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4. Degree of saturation↑ = K↑ (Fully saturated soil > Partially saturated soil)

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5. Absorbed water = ( K↓) Fine grained soil have a layer of absorbed water strongly attached to

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their surface. The absorbed water layer is not free to move under gravity. It cause an obstruction
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7. Viscosity ↑ = K ↓
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c. The greater the Unit Weight, the smaller is
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d. Unit Weight does not affect permeability

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Q. 57) Effective stress on soil

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b. Increase both voids ratio and permeability

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d. Decrease voids ratio and increase permeability
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Q. 58) If the permeability of a soil is 0.8 mm/sec, the

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d. Silt clay, Clay < 1×10^-5 mm/sec

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clayey soil

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a. Constant head method

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b. Falling head method
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Answer:

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b. Variable or falling head method - Fine

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grain soil

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Q. 60) Which of the following methods is best suited

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a. Constant head method

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b. Falling head method
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SSC-JE, AE(PSC), RRB etc.

P)
M
TE
,D
Objective Questions

r
re
tu
ec
(61 to 75)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep

Soil Mechanics
e
ad
Pr
Q. 61) Due to rise in temperature, the viscosity and the

P)
Unit Weight of the percolating fluid a reduced to 60% and

M
TE
90% respectively. If other things remain constant, the

,Dr
coefficient of permeability

re
tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
A. Increases by 25%

ho
at
B. Increases by 50%
R
ep
C. Increases by 33.3%
e
ad

D. Decreases by 33.3%
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 62) Coefficient of permeability of soil

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Does not depend upon temperature

ec
(L
B. Increases with the increase in temperature

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Increases with the decrease in temperature
at
D. None of the above R
ep
e
ad
Pr
Answer B

P)
M
1. Grain size ↑

TE
2. Void ratio ↑

,D
3. Particle shape → less for angular particles than rounded particles at

r
re
tu
the same void ratio.

ec
(L
4. Soil structure → More for soils with a flocculent structure.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
5. Pore fluid properties → Decreases with the increase in viscosity

ho
at
6. Adsorbed water (in clay) → Fine-grained soils contain a layer of water
R
strongly attached to the particle surface that is known as adsorbed water.
ep
e

Adsorbed water is not free to move under gravity and hence reduces the
ad
Pr

effective void space available for fluid flow

7. Impurities and foreign matter.
Q. 63) The average coefficient of permeability of natural

P)
deposits

M
TE
,Dr
A. Parallel to stratification is always greater than that

re
tu
perpendicular to stratification

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

B. Parallel to stratification is always less than that perpendicular

re
ho
to stratification
at
R
C. Is always same in both directions
ep

D. Parallel to stratification may or may not be greater than that

e
ad
Pr

perpendicular to stratification
Answer A

P)
M
Soil Stratification:-

TE
,D
In the case of transported soils that occur in

r
re
several layers, permeability in the horizontal direction parallel to

tu
ec
the stratification is many times that in the vertical direction

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
perpendicular to the stratification.

ho
at
R
eep
ad
Pr
 P)
M
Q. 64) The total discharge from two Wells situated near to

TE
each other is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Sum of the discharges from individual wells

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Less than the sum of the discharges from individual Wells

ho
at
C. Greater than the sum of the discharges from individual Wells
R
ep
D. Equal to larger of the two discharges from individuals wells
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 65) The flownet for an earthen Dam with 30 metre water

P)
M
depth consists of 25 potential drops and 5 flow channels. The

TE
,D
coefficient of permeability of dam material is 0.03 mm/sec. The

r
re
discharge per metre length of dam is

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
A. 0.00018 m³/sec

ho
B. 0.0045 m³/sec
at
C. 0.18 m³/sec R
eep
ad

D. 0.1125 m³/sec
Pr
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 66) The most suitable method for drainage of fine

M
TE
grained cohesive soil is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Well point system

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Vacuum method

ho
at
C. Deep well system ep
R
D. Electro-osmosis method
e
ad
Pr
Answer D

Electro-osmotic method is used when co-efficient of permeability

P)
M
lies between 10-7cm/see to 10-5 cm/sec. In electro-osmotic

TE
,D
method, two electrodes are driven into the saturated cohesive

r
re
soil

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
In general the surface of soil is negative charged and is

ho
surrounded by polar water and ions of other elements. When a
at
R
current is passed through the soil, the positively charged ions on
ep
e
ad

the surface are attracted towards cathode and water is collected

Pr

in the well point made of cathode. The collected water is

pumped out.
 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 67) Total number of stress components at a point

M
TE
within a soil mass loaded at its boundary is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. 3

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. 6

ho
at
C. 9 ep
R
D. 10
e
ad
Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 69) The intensity of vertical pressure directly below a

P)
M
concentrated load of 3/2π tonnes at a depth of 3/2π is

TE
,D
given by

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. 1 t/m²

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. 1/2 t/m²
at
C. 3/2 t/m² R
eep

D. (3/2π)^(3/2) t/m²
ad
Pr
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 70) Vertical stress on a vertical line at constant radial

TE
distance from the axis of a vertical load

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Is same at all depths

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Increases with depth

ho
at
C. First increases, attains a maximum value and then decreases
R
ep
D. First decreases attains a minimum value and then increases
e
ad
Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 71) Phreatic line in an earthen dam is

TE
,Dr
re
A. Straight line

tu
ec
(L
B. Parabolic

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Circular
at
D. Elliptical R
eep
ad
Pr
Answer B
Hydrostatic pressure acts below the phreatic line whereas atmospheric

P)
pressure exists above the phreatic line. This line separates a saturated soil

M
mass from an unsaturated soil mass.

TE
,Dr
re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr
 P)
Q. 72) The hydrostatic pressure on the phreatic line within

M
TE
a dam section is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Less than atmospheric pressure

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Equal to atmospheric pressure

ho
at
C. Greater than atmospheric pressure
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 73) Rate of consolidation

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Increases with decrease in temperature

ec
(L
B. Increases with increase in temperature

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Is independent of temperature
at
R
D. Is unaffected by permeability of soil
eep
ad
Pr
Answer B

P)
M
TE
Consolidation is the process in which reduction in volume

,D
takes place by expulsion of water under long-term static

r
re
tu
loads.

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
eep
ad
Pr
 P)
Q. 74) The unit of the coefficient of consolidation is

M
TE
,D
A. cm²/gm

r
re
tu
ec
B. cm²/sec

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
C. gm/cm²/sec

ho
at
D. gm-cm/sec ep
R
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D

P)
M
TE
,D
Where,

r
re
u = Pore water pressure

tu
ec
(L
z = thickness of soil sample

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
t = time of consolidation
at
R
eep
ad
Pr
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ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
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ec
tu
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r ,D
TE
M
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TE
,D
ObjectiveQuestions

r
re
tu
ec
(76 to 90)

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep

Soil Mechanics
e
ad
Pr
 P)
Q. 76) The slope of isochrone at any point at a given time

M
TE
indicates the rate of change of

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Effective stress with time

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Effective stress with depth

ho
at
C. Pore water pressure with depth
R
ep
D. Pore water pressure with time
e
ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
Isochrone:- A line on a

M
TE
diagram or map connecting

,D
points relating to the same

r
re
tu
time or equal times.

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
The slope of isochrone at
at
any point at a given time R
eep

indicates the rate of change

ad
Pr

of pore water pressure with

depth.
Q. 77) Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay

P)
M
A. A gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease

TE
,D
in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant

r
re
tu
ec
B. A gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant

ho
at
R
C. Both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease
eep
ad
Pr

D. Both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase

Answer B
Consolidation is the process in which reduction in volume takes

P)
place by expulsion of water under long-term static loads.

M
TE
,D
When a load is applied to soil, it is carried by the water in the

r
re
pores as well as the solid grains. The increase in pressure within

tu
ec
the porewater causes drainage (flow out of the soil), and the load

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
is transferred to the solid grains.

ho
at
R
ep
Effective stress: - Pressure taken by solid particles.
e
ad

Pore water pressure or neutral pressure: - Pressure taken by

Pr

water.
Total stress = Effective stress ↑ + Pore water pressure ↓
 P)
Q. 78) The value of compression index for a remolded

M
TE
sample whose liquid limit is 50% is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. 0.028

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. 0.28

ho
at
C. 0.36 ep
R
D. 0.036
e
ad
Pr
Answer B
Compression index is extremely useful for determination of the

P)
M
settlement in the field.

TE
,D
Compression index of clay

r
re
(a) For undistributed soils,

tu
ec
Cc = 0.009 (LL-10)

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
(b) For remoulded soils,

ho
Cc = 0.007 (LL-10)
at
R
ep
e
ad

In question given remoulded soil sample

Pr

Cc = 0.007(50-10)
Cc = 0.28
 P)
Q. 79) Which one of the following clays behaves like a

M
TE
dense sand?

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Overconsolidated clay with high overconsolidation ratio

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Overconsolidated clay with low overconsolidation ratio

ho
at
C. Normal consolidated clay
R
ep
D. Under consolidated clay
e
ad
Pr
Answer A

P)
Overconsolidation ratio is defined as the ratio of past maximum stress

M
and present existing stress.

TE
,Dr
re
If the present effective stress is equal to the past stress, then the deposit

tu
is said to be normally consolidated (NC).

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

For normally consolidated deposit, OCR = 1

re
ho
at
If the present effective stress is less than the past stress, then the soil is
R
ep
said to be over-consolidated (OC), OCR > 1
e
ad
Pr

If the present effective stress is more than the past stress, then the soil is
said to be under-consolidated (OC), OCR < 1
 P)
M
Q. 80) Coefficient of consolidation of soil is affected by

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Compressibility

ec
(L
B. Permeability

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Both compressibility and permeability
at
D. None of the above R
eep
ad
Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 81) Degree of consolidation is

P)
M
TE
A. Directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to

,D
drainage path

r
re
tu
B. Directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to

ec
(L
square of drainage path

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Directly proportional to drainage path and inversely
at
proportional to time R
ep
D. Directly proportional to square of drainage path and inversely
e
ad
Pr

proportional to time
Answer B

P)
The degree of consolidation (U) is the ratio of the consolidation

M
of the entire soil layer at any time to the final consolidation of

TE
,D
the layer.

r
re
Terzaghi related the degree of consolidation to a time factor (Tv)

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Tv = Cv t / d²

ho
at
where,
R
ep
Cv = Coefficient of consolidation
e
ad

t = time
Pr

d = drainage path
Tv = time factor depends on U
 P)
M
Q. 82) Time factor for a clay layer is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. A dimensional parameter

ec
(L
B. Directly proportional to permeability of soil

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Inversely proportional to drainage path
at
R
D. Independent of thickness of clay layer
ep
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 83) If the time required for 50% consolidation of a
remoulded sample of clay with single drainage is t, then

P)
M
the time required to consolidate the same sample of clay

TE
,D
with same degree of consolidation but with double

r
re
tu
drainage is

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
A. t/4
at
B. t/2 R
ep
e

C. 2t
ad
Pr

D. 4t
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 84) Clay layer A with single drainage and coefficient of
consolidation Cv takes 6 months to achieve 50%

P)
consolidation. The time taken by the clay layer B of the

M
TE
same thickness with double drainage and coefficient of

,Dr
consolidation Cv/2 to achieve the same degree of

re
tu
ec
consolidation is

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
A. 3 months
R
ep
B. 6 months
e
ad

C. 12 months
Pr

D. 24 months
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 85) Coefficient of consolidation for clays normally

M
TE
,Dr
re
A. Decreases with increase in liquid limit

tu
ec
B. Increases with increase in liquid limit

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
C. First increases and then decreases with increase in

ho
at
liquid limit
R
ep
D. Remains constant at all liquid limits
e
ad
Pr
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 86) Direct measurement of permeability of the

M
TE
specimen at any stage of loading can be made

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Only in fixed Ring type consolidometer

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Only in floating Ring type consolidometer

ho
at
C. Both A and B
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 P)
M
TE
Answer A

,Dr
re
tu
Types of Consolidometers:

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
1. Fixed-Ring Consolidometer
at
R
2. Floating-Ring Consolidometer
eep
ad
Pr
 P)
M
Q. 87) Compressibility of sandy soil is is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Almost equal to that of clayey soils

ec
(L
B. Much greater than that of clayey soils

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Much less than that of clayey soils
at
D. None of the above R
eep
ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
M
TE
,D
The property of the soil due to which can decrease in

r
re
tu
volume occurs under compressive forces is known as the

ec
(L
compressibility of soil.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
Because voids ratio is more in fine grained soil than coarse
ep
e

grained soil.
ad
Pr
Q. 88) Select the correct statement

P)
M
TE
,D
A. Coefficient of compressibility of an over consolidated

r
re
tu
clay is less than that of normally consolidated clay

ec
(L
B. Coefficient of compressibility of an over consolidated

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
clay is greater than that of normally consolidated clay
at
R
C. Coefficient of compressibility is constant for any clay
ep
e

D. None of the above

ad
Pr
Answer A

P)
Compressibility of a soil

M
TE
decreases as the effective stress

,D
increases.

r
re
tu
ec
This can be represented by the

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
slope of the void ratio – effective

ho
stress relation, which is called
at
R
the coefficient of compressibility,
ep
av.
e
ad
Pr
Q. 89) Coefficient of compressibility is

P)
M
TE
A. Constant for any type of soil

,Dr
B. Different for different types of soils and also different for

re
tu
ec
a soil under different states of consolidation

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
C. Different for different types of soil but same for a soil

ho
at
under different states of consolidation
R
ep
D. Independent of type of soil but depends on the stress
e
ad

history of soil
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 90) The ultimate consolidation settlement of structure

M
TE
resting on a soil

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Decreases with the increase in the initial voids ratio

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Decreases with the decrease in plastic limit

ho
at
C. Increases with the increase in the initial voids ratio
R
ep
D. Increases with the decrease in the porosity of the soil
e
ad
Pr
 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
🙏☺

re
r ,D
TE
M
P)
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M
TE
,D
Objective Questions

r
re
tu
ec
(91 to 105)

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep

Soil Mechanics
e
ad
Pr
 P)
M
Q. 91) The ultimate consolidation settlement of a soil is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
a. Directly proportional to the voids ratio

ec
(L
b. Directly proportional to the compression index

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
c. Inversely proportional to the compression index
at
d. None of the above R
ep
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 92) A normally consolidated clay settled 10 mm when
effective stress was increased from 100 KN/m² to 200

P)
M
KN/m². If the effective stress is further increased from 200

TE
,D
KN/m² to 400 KN/m², then the settlement of the same

r
re
tu
clay is

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
a. 10 mm
at
b. 20 mm R
ep
e

c. 40 mm
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d. None of the above

 Answer A

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
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Q. 93) Coarse grained soils are best compacted by a

TE
,Dr
re
tu
a. Drum roller

ec
(L
b. Rubber tyred roller

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
c. Sheep’s foot roller
at
d. Vibratory roller R
eep
ad
Pr
Answer D
A. Drum roller – land filling
B. Rubber tyerd or pneumatic roller :- Both fine and coarse

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M
C. Sheep foot roller D. Vibratory Roller

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(Fine graind soil) (Coarse grained soil)

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re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
eep
ad
Pr
 P)
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Q. 94) With the increase in the amount of compaction

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energy

r
re
tu
ec
(L
a. Optimum water content increases but maximum dry density decreases

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
b. Optimum water content decreases but maximum dry density increases

ho
at
c. Both optimum water content and maximum dry density increase
R
d. Both optimum water content and maximum dry density decrease
ep
e
ad
Pr
Answer B

Amount of compaction:-

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Increasing the amount of

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compactive effort is to

r
re
increase the maximum dry

tu
ec
Unit Weight and to

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
decrease the optimum

ho
water content.
at
R
ep
e
ad

The zero-air void line or

Pr

100% saturation line are

identical.
Q. 95) The maximum dry density up to which any soil can

P)
M
be compacted depends upon

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re
tu
a. Moisture content only

ec
(L
b. Amount of compaction energy only

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
c. Both moisture content and amount of compaction
at
energy R
eep

d. None of the above

ad
Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 96) Relationship between dry density (Yd), percentage
air voids(na), water content (w) and specific gravity (G)

P)
of any soil is

M
TE
,Dr
a. Yd = (1+na) GYw/(1+wG)

re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
b. Yd = (1+na) GYw/(1-wG)

ho
at
R
ep
c. Yd = (1-na) GYw/(1+wG)
e
ad
Pr

d. Yd = (1-na) GYw/(1-wG)
 Answer C

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ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 97) For better strength and stability, the fine grained

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M
soils and coarse grained soils are compacted respectively

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,D
as

r
re
tu
ec
(L
a. Dry of OMC and wet of OMC

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
b. Wet of OMC and dry of OMC
at
R
c. Wet of OMC and wet of OMC
eep

d. Dry of OMC and dry of OMC

ad
Pr
 Answer B

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ad
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R
at
ho
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(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 98) Select the incorrect statement

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a. Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value

r
re
b. Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is

tu
ec
rarely below 30°

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
c. Effective angle of internal friction for a soil increases a state of

ho
at
compactness increase.
R
ep
D. Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of
e
ad

mineralogy and clay size content

Pr
Answer A

P)
Angle of internal friction (friction angle)ф :- A measure of the

M
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ability of a unit of rock or soil to bear a shear stress.

,Dr
re
tu
For coarse grained soil, ф ≥ 30°, in cases of loose sand it may be

ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

less than 30°

re
ho
at
R
ф is increase with compactness and size of particles.
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ad
Pr

Cohesion is the force that holds together molecules or like

particles within a soil.
Q. 99) For a loose sand sample and a dense sand sample

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M
consolidated to the same effective stress

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,Dr
re
a. Ultimate strength is same and also peak strength is same

tu
ec
b. Ultimate strength is different but peak strength is same

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
c. Ultimate strength is same but peak strength of dense sand is

ho
at
greater than that of looose sand
R
ep
d. Ultimate strength is same but peak strength of loose sand is
e
ad

greater than that of dense sand

Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 100) The shear strength of a soil

M
TE
,D
a. Is directly proportional to the angle of internal friction of the

r
re
tu
soil

ec
(L
b. Is inversely proportional to the angle of internal friction of the

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
soil
at
R
c. Decrease with increase in normal stress
ep

d. Decrease with decrease in normal stress

e
ad
Pr
Answer D

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M
Mohr-Coulomb equation

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S = C + σ tanф

r
re
tu
ec
(L
Where,

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
S = shear strength
at
C = Cohesion R
ep
e

σ = normal stress
ad
Pr

ф = Angel of internal friction

Q. 101) In a consolidated drained test on a normally

P)
M
consolidated clay, the volume of the soil sample during

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shear

r
re
tu
ec
(L
a. Decrease

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
b. Increase
at
c. Remains unchanged R
eep

d. First increases and then decreases

ad
Pr
 Answer A

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 102) Skempton’s Pore pressure Coefficient B for

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saturated soil is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
a. 1

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
b. Zero

ho
at
c. Between 0 and 1
R
ep
d. Greater than 1
e
ad
Pr
Answer A

P)
M
Δu = B [Δσ3 + A(Δσ1 − Δσ3]

TE
,Dr
re
B and A are Skempton's pore water pressure parameters.

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Parameter B is a function of the degree of saturation of

ho
at
the soil (= 1 for saturated soils, and = 0 for dry soils).
R
eep
ad

Parameter A is varies with the over-consolidaton ratio of

Pr

the soil
 P)
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Q. 103) Shear strength of a soil is a unique function of

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,Dr
re
tu
a. Effective strss only

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b. Total stress only

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
c. Both effective stress and total stress
at
d. None of the above R
eep
ad
Pr
Answer A

P)
M
TE
,D
Shear strength is a magnitude of the shear stress that a soil can

r
re
sustain. The shear resistance of soil is a result of friction and

tu
ec
interlocking of solid particles.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
Effective stress: - Pressure taken by solid particles.
e
ad
Pr
Q. 104) In a deposit of normally consolidated clay

P)
M
a. Effective stress increases with depth but water content

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,D
of soil and undrained strength decrease with depth

r
re
tu
b. Effective stress and water content increase with depth

ec
(L
but undrained strength decrease with depth

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
c. Effective stress and undrained strength increase with
at
R
depth but water content decreases with depth
eep

d. Effective stress, water content and undrained strength

ad
Pr

decrease with depth

 Answer C

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ad
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R
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(L
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 105) Select incorrect statement

P)
M
TE
,D
Effective angle of shearing resistance

r
re
tu
ec
(L
a. Increases as the size of particles increase

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
b. Increases as the soil gradation improves
at
R
c. Is limited to a maximum value of 45°
ep
e

d. Is is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil

ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer C
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R
at
ho
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TE
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Objective Questions

r
re
tu
ec
(106 to 120)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
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Soil Mechanics
e
ad
Pr
 P)
M
Q. 106) unconfined compressive strength test is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Undrained test

ec
(L
B. Drained test

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Consolidated undrained test
at
R
D. Consolidated drained test
ep
e
ad
Pr
Answer A

P)
M
TE
,D
The purpose of this is to determine the unconfined compressive

r
re
strength of a cohesive soil sample.

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
We will measure this with the unconfined compression test,

ho
at
which is an unconsolidated undrained (UU or Q-type) test where
R
ep
the lateral confining pressure is equal to zero (atmospheric
e
ad

pressure).
Pr
Q. 107) A cylindrical specimen of saturated soil failed
under an axial vertical stress of 100 KN/m² when it was

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laterally unconfined. The failure plane was inclined to the

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horizontal plane at an angle of 45°. The values of Cohesion

r
re
tu
and angle of internal friction for the soil are respectively

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
A. 0.5 N/mm² and 30°
at
B. 0.05 N/mm² and 0° R
eep

C. 0.2 N/mm² and 0°

ad
Pr

D. 0.05 N/mm² and 45°

 Answer B

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
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(L
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r,D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 108) In an unconfined compression test on a clay specimen of
initial volume V and length L, the area of cross section at Failure
is taken as

P)
M
TE
,D
A. V / (L-ΔL)

r
re
tu
ec
B. (V+ΔV) / (L-ΔL)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. (V-ΔV) / (L-ΔL)
at
R
eep
ad

D. V / (L+ΔL)
Pr

Where ΔL is the change in length and ΔV is change in volume

Answer A

P)
M
TE
,D
The soil sample height or length decreases during shear and the

r
re
volume of the sample remains constant, the cross sectional area

tu
ec
must increase.

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
For a saturated soil that undergoes no volume change
R
ep
during shear in UCC test (no flow of water into or out of the
e
ad

sample)
Pr
 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 109) The angle that coulomb’s failure envelope makes

M
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with the horizontal is called

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Cohesion

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Angle of internal friction

ho
at
C. Angle of repose
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 110) In a triaxial compression test on a soil specimen,

M
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the intermediate principal stress is equal to

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Major principal stress

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Minor principal stress

ho
at
C. Difference between major and minor principal stress
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 Answer B

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ad
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R
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ho
re
(L
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re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 111) If a cohesive soil specimen is subjected to a

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vertical compressive load, the inclination of the cracks to

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,D
the horizontal is

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. 90°

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. 45°
at
C. 22.5° R
ep
e

D. 0°
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
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(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 112) Select the incorrect statement

P)
M
A. In a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is

TE
,D
predetermined

r
re
tu
B. Better control is achieved on drainage of the soil in a

ec
(L
triaxial compression test

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Stress distribution on the failure plane in the case of
at
R
triaxial compression test is uniform
ep
e

D. Unconfined compression test can be carried out on the

ad
Pr

all types of soils.

Answer D

A. The test is conducted in a soil specimen in a shear box which is split

P)
into two halves along the horizontal plane at its middle.

M
TE
Triaxial Compression Test

,D
It is used for the determination of shear characteristics of all types of

r
re
soils under different drainage conditions

tu
ec
1. There is complete control over the drainage conditions

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
2. Pore pressure changes and volumetric changes can be measured

ho
directly
at
R
3. The stress distribution in the failure plane is uniform
ep
e

4. The specimen is free to fail on the weakest plane

ad
Pr

D. The unconfined compression test is a special form of triaxial test in

which the confining pressure is zero. The test can be conducted only on
clayey soils which can stand without confinement.
 P)
Q. 113) If the shearing stress is zero on two planes, then

M
TE
the angle between the two planes is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. 45°

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. 90°

ho
at
C. 135°
R
ep
D. 225°
e
ad
Pr
Answer B
A principal plane is defined as a plane on which the stress is fully

P)
M
normal or one which does not carry shearing stress.

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,Dr
re
The normal stress acting on this principal planes are known as

tu
ec
principal stresses. There exist three principal planes at any point

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
in a stressed material. These three principal planes are mutually

ho
perpendicular.
at
R
eep
ad

In the order of decreasing magnitude the principal planes are

Pr

designated as major principal plane, minor principal plane and

intermediate principal plane.
Q. 114) In the triaxial compression test, the application of

P)
M
additional axial stress (i.e. deviator stress) on the soil

TE
,D
specimen produces shear stress on

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. Horizontal plane only

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. Vertical plane only
at
R
C. Both horizontal and vertical planes
ep
e

D. All planes except horizontal and vertical planes

ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer D
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R
at
ho
re
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ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

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 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
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re
(L
ec
tu
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r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 116) In a triaxial compression test when drainage is
allowed during the first stage (i.e. application of cell

P)
M
pressure) only and not during the second stage (i.e.

TE
,D
application of deviator stress at constant cell pressure), the

r
re
tu
test is known as

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
A. Consolidated drained test
at
R
B. Consolidated undrained test
eep

C. Unconsolidated drained test

ad
Pr

D. Unconsolidated undrained test

Answer B

P)
M
TE
In the first stage of the test, the specimen is subjected to

,Dr
re
an all round confining pressure. This stage is known as the

tu
ec
consolidation stage.

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
In the second stage of the test called shearing stage, an
R
ep
additional axial stress and deviator stress is applied on the
e
ad

top of the specimen.

Pr
 Pr
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R
at
ho
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r,D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

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ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 118) When a sample of sand is sheared under

P)
M
undrained condition, then

TE
,Dr
re
A. Volume of dense sand increases and that of loose sand

tu
ec
decreases

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Volume of dense sand decreases and that of loose sand

ho
at
increases
R
ep
C. Volume of both dense sand and loose sand decreases
e
ad

D. Volume does not change

Pr
 Answer D

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R
at
ho
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ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 119) The ratio of the undisturbed shear strength to the

P)
M
remoulded shear strength in cohesive soils under

TE
,D
undrained conditions is

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. Zero

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. 1
at
C. Greater than 1 R
eep

D. Between 0 and 1
ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
Sensitivity is the measure of loss of strength with remoulding.

M
TE
,D
Sensitivity (St) is defined as the ratio of unconfined compressive

r
re
tu
strength of clay in undisturbed state to unconfined compressive

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

strength of a same clay in remoulded state.

re
ho
at
R
The loss of strength of clay soils from remoulding is caused
ep
primarily by the destruction of the clay particle structure that
e
ad
Pr

was developed during the original process of sedimentation and

also disturbance to water molecules in adsorbed layer.
Q. 120) During the first stage of triaxial test when the cell

P)
pressure is increased from 0.10 N/mm² to 0.26 N/mm²,

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TE
the pore water pressure increases from 0.07 N/mm² to

,Dr
0.15 N/mm². Skempton’s pore pressure parameter B is

re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
A. 0.5

ho
at
B. -0. 5
R
ep
C. 2.0
e
ad

D. -2. 0
Pr
 Answer A

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R
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ec
tu
re
r,D
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P)

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ec
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P)
M
Objective Questions

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,D
(121 to 135)

r
re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Soil ep
e
R
at
ho
ad

Mechanics
Pr
Q. 121) Sensitivity of a soil can be defined as

P)
M
TE
,D
A. Percentage of volume change of soil under saturated

r
re
tu
condition

ec
(L
B. Ratio of compressive strength of unconfined

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
undisturbed soil to that of soil in a remolded state
at
R
C. Ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids
eep

D. None of the above

ad
Pr
Answer B

P)
Sensitivity (St) is defined as the ratio of unconfined compressive

M
TE
strength of clay in undisturbed state to unconfined compressive

,D
strength of a same clay in remoulded state

r
re
tu
ec
(L
Sensitivity is the measure of loss of strength with remoulding.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
Cohesive soils upon remoulding, lose a part of shear strength.
ep
1. The destruction of the clay particle structure that was
e
ad

developed during the original process of sedimentation

Pr

2. And also disturbance to water molecules in adsorbed layer.

 P)
Q. 122) Rankine’s theory of Earth pressure assumes that

M
TE
the back of the wall is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Plane and smooth

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Plane and rough

ho
at
C. Vertical and smooth
R
ep
D. Vertical and rough
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ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
Assumptions of the Renkine’s theory

M
TE
,D
1. The backfill is homogeneous.

r
re
2. The backfill is dry and cohesionless.

tu
ec
3. The surface of the backfill is plane which may be horizontal or

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
inclined

ho
at
4. The back of the retaining wall is vertical and smooth so that
R
ep
there is no friction between the wall and the backfill when the
e
ad

wall moves away from the backfill.

Pr

5. The soil element is in a state of of plastic equilibrium (every

point on body is on verge of failure).
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Q. 123) The coefficient of active Earth pressure for a loose

M
TE
sand having an angle of internal friction of 30° is

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re
tu
ec
A. 1/3

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re
B. 3

ho
at
C. 1
R
ep
D. 1/2
e
ad
Pr
 Answer A

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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
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r,D
TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 124) The major principal stress in an element of

P)
cohesionless soil within the backfill of a retaining wall is

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,Dr
A. Vertical if the soil is in an active state of plastic

re
tu
ec
equilibrium

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Vertical if the soil is in an passive state of plastic

ho
at
equilibrium
R
ep
C. Inclind at 45° to the vertical plane
e
ad

D. None of the above

Pr
 Answer A

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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 126) The effect of cohesion on a soil is to

P)
M
A. Reduce both the active Earth pressure intensity and

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,D
passive Earth pressure intensity

r
re
tu
B. Increase both active Earth pressure intensity and

ec
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passive Earth pressure intensity

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Reduce the active earth pressure intensity but to
at
R
increase the passive Earth pressure intensity
eep

D. Increase the activity earth pressure intensity but to

ad
Pr

reduce the passive Earth pressure intensity

 Answer C

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ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 127) A retaining wall 6 metre high supports a back fill
with surcharge angle of 10°. The back fill of the wall is

P)
inclined to the vertical at a positive better angle of 5°. If

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TE
the angle of wall friction is 7°, then the resultant active

,Dr
earth pressure will act at a distance of 2 metre above the

re
tu
ec
base and inclined to the horizontal at an angle of

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
A. 7°
R
ep
B. 10°
e
ad

C. 12°
Pr

D. 17°
 Answer C

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ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 128) Coefficient of Earth pressure at rest is

P)
M
TE
A. Less than active pressure but greater than passive Earth

,Dr
pressure

re
tu
ec
B. Greater than active pressure but less than passive Earth

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
pressure

ho
at
C. Greater than both the active Earth pressure and passive
R
ep
Earth pressure
e
ad

D. Less than both the active and passive Earth pressures

Pr
 Answer B

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ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 131) Total lateral Earth pressure is proportional to

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Depth of soil

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B. Square of depth of soil

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Angle of internal friction of soil
at
D. None of above R
eep
ad
Pr
 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
Q. 132) Cohesive soils are

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Good for backfill because of low lateral pressure

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B. Good for backfill because of high shear strength

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Poor for backfill because of large lateral pressure
at
D. None of the above R
eep
ad
Pr
 Answer C

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 133) Which of the following Earth pressure theories is

M
TE
directly applicable to bulk heads

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Rankine’s theory

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Coulomb‘s theory

ho
at
C. Both
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 Answer D

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R
at
ho
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(L
ec
tu
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r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D

P)
Stability Number :-

M
This method represents the

TE
,D
result using a

r
re
theoretical number, which is

tu
ec
called the stability number.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
Stability number method
R
ep
used to evaluate
e
ad

slope stability for

Pr

homogeneous soils having

cohesion.
 P)
M
Q. 135) For base failure, the depth factor Df is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Zero

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B. 1

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. 0 < Df < 1
at
D. Df > 1 R
eep
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Pr
•Answer D

P)
M
The ratio of the total depth (D+H) to depth H is called the depth factor Df.

TE
For toe failure, Df = 1

,D
For base failure, Df > 1

r
re
tu
ec
1. Face failure occurs when soil above the toe contains weak stratum. In

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

this case the failure plane intersects the slope above toe.

re
ho
at
2. Toe failure is the most common failure in which failure plane passes
R
ep
through toe of slope.
e
ad
Pr

3. Base failure occurs when there is a weak soil strata under the toe and failure
plane passes through base of slope.
 Pr
ad
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R
at
ho
re
(L
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tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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R
at
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tu
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r ,D
TE
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 Soil
Pr
ad
e ep
R
(136 to 150)

at
ho
re
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Mechanics
ec
tu
SSC-JE, AE(PSC), RRB-JE etc

re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 136) Base failure of finite slope

P)
M
TE
A. Occurs when soil below the level of toe is strong

,Dr
B. Occurs when there is a relatively weak zone in upper part

re
tu
ec
of the slope

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
C. Occurs when the soil below the toe is relatively soft and

ho
at
weak
R
ep
D. Is a most common failure and occurs in relativity steep
e
ad

slopes
Pr
Answer C
1. Infinite Constant slope of infinite extent.

P)
Example:- The long slope of the face of a mountain.

M
TE
2. Finite slopes are limited in extent.

,D
Examples:- The slopes of embankments and earth dams.

r
re
tu
ec
1.Face failure occurs when soil above the toe contains weak stratum. In

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
this case the failure plane intersects the slope above toe.

ho
at
R
2.Toe failure is the most common failure in which failure plane passes
ep
e

through toe of slope.

ad
Pr

3.Base failure occurs when there is a weak soil strata under the toe and
failure plane passes through base of slope.
 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 137) Bishop’s method of stability analysis

M
TE
,Dr
re
A. Is more conservative

tu
ec
B. Neglects the effect of forces acting on the sides of the

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
slices

ho
at
C. Assume the slip surface as an arc of a circle
R
ep
D. All of the above
e
ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
M
TE
Methods of stability analysis

,Dr
re
tu
1. The Swedish circle method (slip circle method)

ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

2. The friction circle method

re
ho
3. Bishop’s method
at
R
ep
e

Bishop’s took into consideration the forces acting the sides of the
ad
Pr

slices, which were neglected in the Swedish method.

 P)
Q. 138) Allowable bearing pressure for a Foundation

M
TE
depends upon

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Allowable settlement only

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only

ho
at
C. Both allowable settlement and ultimate bearing capacity
R
ep
D. None of above
e
ad
Pr
Answer C

P)
M
TE
,D
Allowable bearing pressure:-

r
re
It is the net loading intensity at which neither the soil fails in

tu
ec
shear nor there is excessive settlement.

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
Ultimate bearing capacity:-
R
ep
Is defined as the minimum gross pressure intensity as the base of
e
ad

the foundation at which the soil fails in shear.

Pr
 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
Answer B
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e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 140) According to Terzaghi’s theory, the ultimate
bearing capacity at ground surface for a purely cohesive

P)
M
soil and for a smooth base of strip footing is

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. 2.57C

ec
(L
B. 5.14C

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. 5.7C
at
D. 6.2C R
eep
ad
Pr

Where C = unit cohesion of soil

 Answer B

Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 141) The net ultimate bearing capacity of a purely

P)
cohesive soil

M
TE
,Dr
A. Depends on width of footing and is independent of

re
tu
ec
depth of footing

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Depends on depth of footing and is independent of

ho
at
width of footing
R
ep
C. Depends on both depth and width of footing
e
ad

D. Is independent of both depth and width of footing

Pr
 Pr Answer D
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 142) The rise of water table below the foundation

P)
M
influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing

TE
,Dr
re
tu
A. Cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance

ec
(L
B. Cohesion and effective Unit Weight of soil

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
C. Effective Unit Weight of soil and effective angle of
at
shearing resistance R
eep

D. Effective angle of shearing resistance

ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer B
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R
at
ho
re
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ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
ad
e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
Answer C
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e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 144) Terzahi’s bearing capacity factors Nc, Nf and Ny are

M
TE
functions of

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Cohesion only

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. Angle of internal friction only

ho
at
C. Both Cohesion and angle of internal friction
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer B
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 145) In the plate loading test for determining the

P)
M
bearing capacity of soil, the size of square bearing plate

TE
,D
should be

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. Less than 300 mm

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. Between 300 mm and 750 mm
at
R
C. Between 750 mm and 1 metre
eep

D. Greater than 1 metre

ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer B
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 146) Select the incorrect statement

P)
M
TE
A. Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon the amount and

,Dr
direction of load

re
tu
ec
B. Bearing capacity of soil depends on the type of soil

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
C. Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon shape and size

ho
at
of footing
R
ep
D. Bearing capacity of soil is independent of the rate of
e
ad

loading
Pr
 Pr
Answer A
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 147) A 600 mm square bearing plate settles by 15 mm
in plate load test on a cohesionless soil under an intensity

P)
M
of loading of 0.2 N/mm². The settlement of a prototype

TE
,D
shallow footing 1 metre square under the same intensity

r
re
tu
of loading is

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
A. 15 mm
at
B. R
Between 15 mm and 25 mm
ep
e

C. 25 mm
ad
Pr

D. Greater than 25 mm
 Pr
Answer B
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 148) A 300 mm square bearing plate settles by 15 mm
in plate load test on a cohesive when the intensity of

P)
M
loading of 0.2 N/mm². The settlement of a prototype

TE
,D
shallow footing 1 metre square under the same intensity

r
re
tu
of loading is

ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
A. 15 mm
at
B. 30 mm R
eep

C. 50 mm
ad
Pr

D. 167 mm
 Pr
Answer C
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e ep
R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 149) Rise of water table in cohesionless soils upto

P)
M
ground surface reduces the net ultimate bearing capacity

TE
,D
approximately by

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. 25%

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. 50%
at
C. 75% R
ep
e

D. 90%
ad
Pr
 Pr
Answer B
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R
at
ho
re
(L
ec
tu
re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Q. 150) Contact pressure beneath rigid footing resting on

M
TE
cohesive soil is

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. Less at edges compared to middle

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. More at edges compared to middle

ho
at
C. Uniform throughout
R
ep
D. None of the above
e
ad
Pr
Answer B

P)
M
TE
The contact pressure for rigid footing is maximum at the edges

,D
for footing on clay, but for rigid footings on sand, it is minimum at the

r
re
edges.

tu
ec
When a rigid footing rests on cohesionless soil, the soil grains at the

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

outer edge have no lateral restraint, whereas in centre the soil is

re
ho
relatively confined.
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr
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at
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r ,D
TE
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 Soil
Pr
ad
e ep
R
(151 to 160)

at
ho
re
(L
Mechanics
ec
tu
SSC-JE, AE(PSC), RRB-JE etc

re
r,D
TE
M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Q. 151) According to IS specifications, the minimum

P)
M
depths of foundation in sand and clay should be

TE
,D
respectively

r
re
tu
ec
(L
A. 600 mm and 700 mm

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
B. 800 mm and 900 mm
at
C. 1 m and 800 mm R
ep
e

D. 1 m and 1.2 m
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Pr
 P)
M
TE
,D
Answer B

r
re
tu
ec
(L
According to IS specifications, the minimum depths of foundation

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
in sand and clay should be respectively 800 mm and 900 mm.
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr
 P)
Q. 152) The maximum differential settlement in isolated

M
TE
footings on clayey soils should be limited to

,Dr
re
tu
ec
A. 25 mm

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
B. 40 mm

ho
at
C. 65 mm
R
ep
D. 100 mm
e
ad
Pr
Answer B

P)
M
TE
,D
Differential settlement:- When a building's piers or foundation settles

r
re
unequally.

tu
ec
Differential settlement can result in damage to the structure.

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Differential settlement occurs when the soil beneath the structure

re
ho
expands, contracts or shifts away.
at
R
ep
The maximum differential settlement in isolated footings on clayey soils
e
ad

should be limited to 40 mm and on sandy soils should be limited to 25

Pr

mm.
Q. 153) A combined footing is generally used when

P)
M
TE
,D
A. Number of columns is more than two and they are

r
re
tu
spaced far apart

ec
(L
B. Number of columns is two and they are spaced close to

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
each other
at
R
C. Number of columns is two and they are spaced far apart
eep

D. There is only one column

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Pr
Answer B

P)
Combined footings are constructed for two or more columns when they

M
TE
are close to each other and their foundations overlap.

,D
The function of a footing or a foundation is to transmit the load form the

r
re
structure to the underlying soil.

tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Combined footings are provided only when:-

ho
1. When two columns are close together, causing overlap of adjacent
at
isolated footings R
eep

2. Where soil bearing capacity is low, causing overlap of adjacent isolated

ad
Pr

footings
3. Proximity of building line or existing building or sewer, adjacent to a
building column.
Q. 154) Negative skin friction on a pile

P)
M
TE
A. Acts downward and increases the load carrying capacity

,Dr
of the pile

re
tu
ec
B. Acts upward and increases the load carrying capacity of

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
the pile

ho
at
C. Acts downward and reduces the load carrying capacity
R
ep
of the pile
e
ad

D. Acts upward and reduces the load carrying capacity of

Pr

the pile
Answer C

P)
M
Negative skin friction occurs

TE
,D
when pile or pile group are

r
re
situated in soft soils,

tu
ec
consolidating soil-mass,

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
etc., resulting in a

ho
at
downward force that
R
ep
increases loading on
e
ad

shaft piles and reduces the

Pr

bearing capacity of
the piles.
Q. 155) A single action steam hammer weighing 22.5 kN

P)
and falling through a height of 1.2 m drives a pile. If the

M
TE
final set is 12.5 mm, then according to Engineering News

,Dr
formula

re
tu
ec
(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
A. Allowable load for the pile is 300 kN

ho
at
B. Ultimate bearing capacity of the pile is 300 kN
R
ep
C. Allowable load for the pile is 120 kN
e
ad

D. Ultimate bearing capacity of the pile is 120 kN

Pr
Answer A

P)
Engineering News Formula

M
TE
As per the Engineering News formula the allowable load of driven pile is given by:

,Dr
re
tu
ec
(L
Where,

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Qa = Allowable load in kg

ho
at
W = Weight of hammer
h = Height of fall in cms R
ep
e

s = Final settlement per blow known as set

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c = Empirical constant (c = 2.5 cm for drop hammer and 0.25 cm for single acting
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F = Factor of safety (Usually taken as 6)
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cohesive soils

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capacity of a pile in a group

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Dynamic formulae are best suited to coarse grained soils for which the shear
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the shrink-swell properties of a soil, thus improving the load
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of lime with soil.

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soils and 5 to 8% of lime may be required for plastic soils.
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162) Undisturbed samples are obtained by

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B. Thin-walled samplers

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-The undisturbed soil sample is taken out for testing the

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properties in laboratory, without disturbing its structure, texture,

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density, natural water content and stress condition.

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shear strength, and permeability of the soil.

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-The samplers used to get the undisturbed sample are thin walled
sampler (Stationary piston sampler and rotary sampler)
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walled samplers

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sampler is a thin walled sampler
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sampler is a thick walled sampler

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sampler, for collecting undisturbed soil samples.

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cohesive soils.

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2. Rotary sampler can be used for stiff-to-hard clays, silts, and
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sands with some cementation and also in soft rock.

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The sampler is, however, unsuitable for gravelly soils and loose
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B. Accelerates the sinking of well

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Greater skin friction Retards the sinking of well.

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Q. 166) The bearing capacity of a strip footing on a

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saturated clay is 120 kN/m². The bearing capacity of a

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circular footing (diameter = width) will be

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Q. 167) A plate load test is useful to estimate

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capacity of the soil and the probable settlement under a given

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Q. 169) The largest value of stability number is

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homogeneous soils having cohesion. This method is proposed by the

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Taylor.

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of cohesion and internal friction acting over the failure plane.

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If Fc is the factor of safety with respect to cohesion, Sn = c / Fc γ H
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The maximum value of stability number is 0.261

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Q. 170) A shallow foundation is defined as a foundation

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Answer B

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A shallow foundation is defined as a foundation which As a depth

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Q. 171) For an anisotropic soil, permeabilities in x and y

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directions are Kx and Ky respectively in a two dimensional

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flow. The effective permeability Keq for the soil is given by

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A. Kx + Ky

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B. Kx / Ky
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physical properties when the direction of measurement is

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changed. ( Kx ≠ Ky ≠ Kz)

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Keff = (Kx.Ky)1/2 ( Two dimensional flow)
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Keff = (Kx.Ky.Kz)1/3 (Three dimensional flow)

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Q. 172) For sand of uniform spherical particles, the ratio of

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void ratios in the loosest and the densest states is

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A. 2.6

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B. 3.5

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C. 4.6
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Void ratio is defined as the void volume to the solids volume

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existing in the soil. It is denoted by the term e.

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Void ratio in loosest state is 0.91 and

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Ratio of void ratios in the loosest to densest states is = 0.91/0.35

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= 2.6
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constituents, in the order sand > silt > clay

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B. The soil contains equal proportions of sand, silt and clay

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C. The soil contains unequal proportions of sand, silt and

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Answer D

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The description of ‘sandy silty clay’ signifies that The soil contains

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results in an increased ultimate bearing capacity for strip footings

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A. Because the bearing capacity factor Ny decreases

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B. Because the bearing capacity factor Nc, increases as the depth

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increases

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C. The term in the bearing capacity equation qNq, increases with
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depth ep
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D. Because the angle of internal friction decreases as the depth
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B. Uniformly graded soil has uniform size of particles throughout.

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D. Uniformly graded and gap graded soils are classified as poorly graded soils.

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Q. 176) The Unit weight of a soil at zero air voids depends

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B. Water content

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Zero Air Voids:- It means the soil is fully saturated, with the air is not present in

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the pores of the soil mass.

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It is obtained from the compaction test.

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The graph is plotted for dry density versus water content. The dry density is to be

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Q. 177) The soils most susceptible to liquefaction are

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B. Saturated fine and medium sands of uniform particle

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size

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C. Saturated clays of uniform size
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Soil liquefaction:- occurs when a saturated fine and medium

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soil substantially loses strength and stiffness in response to an

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applied stress such as shaking during an earthquake or other
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sudden change in stress condition, in which material that is
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Q. 178) The value of bearing capacity factor for cohesion

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Nc, for piles as per Meyerhof is taken as

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B. 9.0

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The value of bearing capacity factor for cohesion Nc, as per

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Meyerhof is taken as

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Q. 179) The slope of the e-logp curve for a soil mass gives

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A. Coefficient of permeability, k

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B. Coefficient of consolidation, Cv

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C. Compression index, Cc
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D. Coefficient of volume compressibility, mv
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A. Coefficient Of Permeability (K):- It is the measure of capacity of the soil with which
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permeability. (K = v/i)

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C. Compression index (Cc):- The compression index is equal to the slope of the linear

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Cc = -∆e/log10(p/p0) = -∆e/log10(p0+∆p/p0)
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Answer D

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The rigid block foundation is designed to have six degree of

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freedom. Thus, it means any displacement or movement can be

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resolved into six independent displacements which are as

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2. Translation along Y-axis
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5. Rotation about Y-axis and

6. Rotation about Z-axis.
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 Answer B
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer A

P)
M
TE
Converse Labarre Equation

,D
For calculating the bearing capacity of pile group, load carrying

r
re
tu
capacity of the individual pile need to be multiplied by number of

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piles.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
It must be reduced by the reduction factor, which is termed as

ho
at
efficiency of pile group.
R
ep
It is given using the below formula.
e
ad
Pr
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 P)
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TE
Answer C

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re
tu
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As particle size

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decreases, the surface

re
ho
area per unit volume
at
(or mass) increases. R
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Pr
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 Answer A

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 Answer C
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 Answer D
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SSC-JE, RRB-JE, AE(State PSC)

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Mechanics at
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-By Pradeep Rathore

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 Answer B
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 Answer C
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 Pr
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 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B

P)
M
Well graded coarse-grained soils attain a much higher density

TE
and lower optimum water content than fine grained soils which

,Dr
require more water for lubrication because the greater specific

re
tu
area.

ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
The amount of compaction greatly affects the maximum dry
at
R
density and optimum moisture content of given soil. The effect of
ep
e

increasing the compactive energy results is an increase in the

ad
Pr

maximum dry density and decrease in the optimum water

content.
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 Answer A
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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SSC-JE, RRB-JE, AE(State PSC)

P)
(201 to 210)

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,Dr
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Soil
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
Mechanics at
R
eep
ad
Pr

-By Pradeep Rathore

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer A
1. Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qu) :- The gross pressure at the base of the

P)
M
foundation at which the soil fails under shear.

TE
,Dr
2. Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qnu) :- It is the net increase in pressure

re
tu
at the base of foundation that causes shear failure of the soil.

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qnu = qu – y.Df

re
ho
where, y is unit weight of foundation soil and Df is depth of foundation

at
R
ep
3. Net Safe Bearing Capacity (qns) :- It is the net soil pressure which can be
e
ad

safely applied to the soil without shear failure.

Pr

qns = qnu / F
F = factor of safety, which is usually taken as 3
4. Safe Bearing Capacity:- It is the maximum gross pressure which the soil
can carry safely without shear failure. It is equal to the net safe bearing

P)
capacity plus the original overburden pressure

M
qs = qns + yDf

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,Dr
re
5. Safe Settlement Pressure:- It is the net pressure which the soil can carry

tu
ec
without exceeding the allowable settlement.

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The maximum allowable settlement generally varies between 25 mm and

re
ho
40 mm for individual footing.

at
The net safe settlement pressure is also known as unit soil pressure or
R
ep
safe bearing pressure.
e
ad
Pr

6. Net Allowable Bearing Pressure:- It is the net bearing pressure which

can be used for the design of foundations.
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 Answer A
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B

P)
M
If the total load (V) on the footing acts eccentricallly (i.e. Line of action of

TE
V not passing through the centre of gravity of the footing area), the width

,Dr
B and length L (= unity in the case of strip footing) should be reduced as

re
tu
under:

ec
(L
B‘ = B – 2ex

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
L’ = L – 2ey

ho
at
R
ep
A’ = B‘ × L’
e
ad
Pr

The area A’ is now such that it’s centroid coincides with the line of action
of V.
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Answer D
When a rigid footing rests on cohesionless soil, the soil grains at the outer edge
have no lateral restraint, whereas in centre the soil is relatively confined,

P)
M
resulting in a pressure distribution shown in figure.

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For the footing on cohesive soils, the edge stresses may be very large.

,Dr
re
tu
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr
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 Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer A
1. Pycnometer is used for determination of the specific gravity of soil
particles of both fine grained and coarse grained soils.

P)
M
TE
2. Permeameter is used to determine the permeability.

,D
A. Constant head permeability:- Granular soils like sands and gravels.

r
re
tu
B. Falling head or variable head:- fine grain soil like clay.

ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
3. Vane shear test is used to determine the undrained shear strength or

ho
at
cohesion of soils especially soft clays.
R
e ep

4. Pipette :- for grain size.

ad
Pr

5. Sand pouring cylinder equipment which is used to determination of

field density by sand replacement method.
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer A
1. Flow Line:- A line along which a water particle moves through a
permeable soil medium.

P)
M
TE
2. Flow Channel:- Strip between any two adjacent Flow Lines.

,Dr
re
tu
3. Equipotential Lines:- A line along which the potential head at all points

ec
is equal.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
4. Phreatic line also known as the seepage line or saturation line:-
at
R
The top flow line of a saturated soil mass below which seepage takes
ep
e

place, is called the Phreatic line.

ad
Pr

Hydrostatic pressure acts below the phreatic line whereas atmospheric

pressure exists above the phreatic line.
This line separates a saturated soil mass from an unsaturated soil mass.
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D
Merits of Triaxial Test:-
1. There is complete control over the drainage conditions. Test can be

P)
M
easily conducted for all types of drainage conditions.

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2. Pore pressure changes and the volumetric changes can be measured

,D
directly.

r
re
tu
3. The stress distribution on the failure plane is uniform.

ec
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4. The specimen is free to fail on the weakest plane.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
5. The state of stress at all intermediate stages upto failure is known. The

ho
at
Mohr circle can be drawn at any stage of shear.
R
ep
e

Demerits of Triaxial Test:-

ad
Pr

1. The apparatus is elaborate, costly and bulky.

2. The drained test takes a longer period as compared with that in a
direct shear test.
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 Answer A
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TE
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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE
AE (State PSC)

P)
M
TE
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Soil

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Mechanics
ho
at
R
eep

(211 to 220)
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Pr

-By Pradeep Rathore

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
M
TE
Answer A

,Dr
re
tu
ec
Seepage pressure:- The pressure exerted by water on soil through

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

which it percolates is known as seepage pressure.

re
ho
at
R
Effective stress = Total stress – pore water pressure
eep
ad
Pr
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 Pr
Answer C
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Answer C

M
TE
,Dr
re
Stratification of soil:- Stratified soils are those soils which are

tu
ec
formed by layer upon layer of the earth or dust deposited on

(L

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

each other.

re
ho
If the flow is parallel to the layers of stratification, the
at
R
permeability is maximum while the flow in perpendicular
eep

direction occur with minimum permeability.

ad
Pr
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 Pr
Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer A

P)
A bearing capacity failure is defined as a foundation failure that

M
TE
occurs when the shear stresses in the soil exceed the shear

,D
strength of the soil.

r
re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
e
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Pr
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 Answer B
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer C

P)
M
A. Hydrometer method is used to determine the particle size distribution

TE
of fine-grained soils (passing 75 µ sieve).

,Dr
re
tu
B. Shrinkage limit is a test that evaluates the water content of a soil where

ec
(L
further loss of moisture will not result in an additional volume reduction.

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
C. Consolidation test is used to determine the rate and magnitude of
R
soil consolidation when the soil is restrained laterally and loaded axially.
ep
e
ad
Pr

D. Specific gravity:- The specific gravity of soil is defined as the unit weight
of the soil mass divided by the unit weight of distilled water at 4°C.
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B
When a rigid footing rests on cohesionless soil, the soil grains at the outer
edge have no lateral restraint, whereas in centre the soil is relatively

P)
M
confined, resulting in a pressure distribution shown in figure.

TE
For the footing on cohesive soils, the edge stresses may be very large.

,Dr
re
tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr
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TE
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P)
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TE
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Soil

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tu
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
Mechanics
ho
at
R
eep

(221 to 230)
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Pr

-By Pradeep Rathore

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Answer C
Compression Index:-

P)
is used to find the settlement in the normally consolidated clay.

M
The total stress applied is larger than the stress in the field, to which the

TE
,D
soil sample has been undergone in the past. This kind of clayey soil is said

r
re
to be normally consolidated clay.

tu
ec
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
ho
at
R
ep
e
ad
Pr

Here, the term H is height of the soil, e0 is initial void ratio, increasing
vertical stress and overburden stress.
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Answer D
Piping:- Internal erosion is the formation of voids within a soil caused by
the removal of material by seepage.

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Quick sand condition or Sand Boiling:- is a condition of flow, not a type of

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Liquefaction is a special case of quicksand. In this case,sudden

earthquake forces immediately increase the pore pressure of shallow
groundwater.
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Answer B

Factors affecting permeability:-

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1. Grain size ↑ (Coarse grains > Fine grains)

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water strongly attached to the particle surface that is known as adsorbed

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water. Adsorbed water is not free to move under gravity and hence
reduces the effective void space available for fluid flow
7. Impurities and foreign matter↓
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Answer C
1. Bulk/Wet/Moist/Total unit weight = (G+eS) Yw/(1+e)

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Ysat > Yb > Yd > Ysub
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Answer B
1. Thin-wall samplers are the samplers in which the wall thickness of the
sampling tube is less than 2.5% of the diameter.

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2. Standard Split-Spoon or Split-Barrel Sampler:- It is the most commonly

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3. Stationary piston sampler:- Consist Sampler cylinder and piston system

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4. Rotary Sampler:- Used for collection of undisturbed samples in stiff-to-

hard clays, silts, and sands with some cementation and also in soft rock.
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 Answer D

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 Answer D

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Answer D

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The settlement of a pile or pile group in clay can be computed

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from the principles of consolidation.

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Settlement of a pile group is more than the settlement of a

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soil by the pile group.

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Answer B
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measure of the in-situ stress-strain relationship of the soil.
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Undisturbed Soil Sample:- The undisturbed soil sample is taken

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structure, texture, density, natural water content and stress

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It is very difficult to obtain an undisturbed sample in sandy soil.

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Answer B

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where direct methods fail.

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Exploration is to provide reliable, specific and detailed
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site which may be required for a safe economic design execution

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Activity of soil can be defined as ratio of plasticity index to clay

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A
Pr
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R
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M
P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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at
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
Pr
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R
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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P)
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Mechanics
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 Answer C
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 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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 Pr
Answer B
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 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
Pr
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R
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r,D
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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 P)
Answer C

M
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Compensated raft foundations:-

r
re
tu
Where soil is compressible, raft foundation may be formed

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as a compensated foundation.

re
ho
In this case, the raft slab is provided to a depth that the
at
R
weight of the excavated soil is equal to the raft slab weight
ep
e
ad

plus that of the structure to be supported.

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Answer A

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Damping can be defined as the loss of energy within a

r
re
vibrating or a cyclically loaded system, usually dissipated in

tu
ec
the form of heat.

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re
The damping ratio is commonly used in geotechnical

ho
at
engineering as a measure for energy dissipation during
ep
R
dynamic or cyclic loading.
e
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Pr

Resonance occurs at a frequency ratio of 1.

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 Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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P)
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
Answer C
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 Pr
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at
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TE
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
Pr
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R
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r,D
TE
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C
Pr
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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at
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D
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Maximum at centre and minimum at top and at bottom.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C
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P)
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TE
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re
Mechanics
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R
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(291 to 300)
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-By Pradeep Rathore

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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 Pr
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 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Answer B
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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P)

Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A
Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(301 to 310)

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re
tu
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Soil
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re
ho
at
R
Mechanics
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-By Pradeep Rathore

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D

P)
M
Pore water pressure is defined as the pressure exerted on the soil

TE
particles by water held in pore spaces in soil.

,Dr
re
tu
ec
The zone of soil that is below water table will be fully saturated.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

The pressure in the pore is greater than atmospheric pressure.

re
ho
Hence, it is said to be positive pore pressure.
at
R
eep
Above the water table, soil remains unsaturated and pressure in
ad
Pr

pore is lower than the atmospheric pressure. Hence, it is said to

be negative pore pressure.
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C*

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B

P)
We can find out the stresses for the rectangular, circular or

M
TE
strip loading using the boussinesq's equation, but

,D
Newmark's influence charts were prepared to calculate

r
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the stress below an irregular shaped uniformly loaded

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areas.

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Influence factor = 1 / (No of concentric circle × No of radial lines)
ep
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ad
Pr

= 1 / ( 10 × 10)

= 0.01
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B
A. Friction pile:- pile are driven up to a such depth that frictional

P)
resistance developed at the sides of the piles equals the load

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coming on the piles.

,D
B. Batter piles:- used to resist large horizontal or inclined forces.

r
re
C. Tension piles or uplift piles:- anchor down the structure

tu
ec
subjected to uplift due to hydrostatic pressure or due to

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

re
overturning moment.

ho
at
D. Compaction piles:- are used to compact loose granular soil,
R
ep
thus increasing their bearing capacity. The compaction piles
e
ad

themselves don’t carry load. The pile tube, driven to compact the
Pr

soil, is gradually taken out and sand is filled in its place thus
forming a ‘sand pile’.
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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(311 to 320)

r
re
tu
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Soil
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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ho
at
R
Mechanics
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 Pr
Answer A
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D

Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer A

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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 Answer A

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer C

P)
Flow net is a graphical representation of flow lines and equupotential

M
lines.

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Flow lines represent the path of flow along which the water will seep

r
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through the soil.

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Equipotential lines are formed by connecting the points of equal head.

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Flow net is useful to determine the following parameters in seepage

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analysis of soil :
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1. Rate of Seepage loss
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2. Seepage Pressure and seepage quantity.

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3. Uplift Pressure
4. Exit Gradient
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 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B
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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(321 to 330)

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Mechanics
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 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D

P)
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Negative skin friction is a downward drag acting on a pile due to

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the downward movement of the surrounding compressible soil

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relative to the pile.

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This happens when the surrounding compressible soil has been

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recently filled or formed.
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It can also occur due to the lowering of the ground water table
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which increases the effective stress, thus causing consolidation of

the soil with the resultant down drag of piles.
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer D

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Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(331 to 340)

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ho
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Mechanics
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-By Pradeep Rathore

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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 Answer A

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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 Pr
Answer B
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(341 to 350)

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Soil
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ho
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R
Mechanics
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-By Pradeep Rathore

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 Pr
Answer D
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer C

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 Answer C

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 Pr
Answer D
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 Pr
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 P)
Answer D

M
TE
,D
For Raft foundation on sand, maximum permissible

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settlement is 40 to 65 mm. The permissible differential

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

settlement is 25 mm.

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For Raft foundation on clay, limiting maximum settlement
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65 to 100 mm. Maximum differential settlement 40 mm.

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer D

P)
Exploration in general should be carried out to a depth

M
TE
upto which the increase in pressure due to structural

,D
loading is likely to cause perceptible settlement or shear

r
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tu
failure. Such a depth, known as the significant depth.

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Significant depth upto a level at which the net increase in
at
R
vertical pressure becomes less than 10% of the initial
ep
e
ad

overburden pressure.
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And sometimes may be assumed 1.5 to 2 times the width

(smaller lateral dimension)
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Answer D
1. Glaciers:- glaciers are large masses of ice formed by the

P)
compaction of Snow. As the glacier grow and move, they carry

M
TE
with them soils varying in size from fine grained to huge

,D
boulders. Soils get mixed with the ice and are transported far

r
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away from their original position. Ex. – Drift soil

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2. Wind:- Soils deposited by wind are know as aeolian deposit,

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loess and sand dunes.

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3. Water:- 1. Lacustrine Soils – Deposited in still water (Lake).
R
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2. Alluvial soil – Transported by running water (River and stream).
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3. Marine Soils – Deposited in sea/ocean beds.

Pr

4. Gravity:- Deposited in the lower part of the mountains, ex.

Colluvial Soils/Talus
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 Answer D

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

Answer B

P)
M
TE
Aeolian soils are deposited by wind.

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It consist of uniformly graded particles.

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The void ratio and permeability of soil are high.

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They are non-plastic and can withstand deep vertical cuts

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due to slight cementation between particles.
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R
These soils have high compressibility and density is low in
ep
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natural states.
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Example:- Fine sand in dunes, loess.

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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(351 to 360)

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Soil
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R
Mechanics
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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

 Answer B

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Pradeep Rathore (Lecturer, DTE MP)

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 Answer B

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 Answer D

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 Answer D

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 P)
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Answer D

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Pore water pressure decreases with consolidation and

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 Answer C

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 Answer C

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 Answer B

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 Answer B

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 P)
M
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Answer C

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In Newmark’s chart each annular area will have same

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influence value. Therefore both area 1 and 2 will

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SSC JE, RRBJE, State SSSC JE

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AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
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Answer C

P)
A. The Plate Bearing Test or Plate Loading Test:-

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is an in situ load bearing test of soil used for determining the

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ultimate bearing capacity of the ground and settlement under a

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D. Dynamic cone penetration test (DCPT) :-

ho
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The cone is then driven into the soil by allowing a 65 kg hammer
R
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to fall freely through a height of 750 mm each time. The number
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of blows per every 100 mm penetration of the cone is noted. The

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process is repeated for three consecutive 100 mm penetration

and the sum of number of blows is recorded as DCPT value (Ncd).
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 Answer D

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 Answer B

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 Answer B

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Answer A
1. Relative density or density index:-

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= (emax – e) / (emax-emin)

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Relative compaction:- The dry density of soil in the field

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expressed as a percentage of the density of the soil after it has

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3. Zero Air Voids.

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It means the soil is fully saturated,
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pores of the soil mass.

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Zero air void line and 100%

saturation line are identical
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Answer C
Flow net is a graphical representation of flow of water through a
soil mass.

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Flow lines represent the path of flow along which the water will

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seep through the soil.

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Properties of flow net are as follows:
1. The angle of intersection between each flow line and an equipotential
line must be 90o which means they should be orthogonal to each other.

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2. Two flow lines or two equipotential lines can never cross each other.

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4. Head loss is the same between two adjacent potential lines.
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5. Flow nets are drawn based on the boundary conditions only. They are
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independent of the permeability of soil and the head causing flow.

6. The space formed between two flow lines and two equipotential lines
is called a flow field. It should be in a square form.
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Answer C

P)
The top flow line of a saturated soil mass below which seepage takes

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Hydrostatic pressure acts below the phreatic line whereas atmospheric

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This line separates a saturated soil mass from an unsaturated soil mass.

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Phreatic line is not an equipotential line, but a flow line.
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For an earthen dam, the phreatic line approximately assumes

the shape of a parabola.
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 Answer B

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 Answer C

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 Answer B

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 P)
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Answer D

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1. Active pressure: when retaining wall is moving away from soil.

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2. Passive pressure: when retaining wall is moving against soil.

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3. At rest pressure: when retaining wall at rest.
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Answer D

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Depending on the

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stiffness of foundation

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soil and depth of

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foundation, the following

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are the modes of shear

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failure experienced by

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the foundation soil.
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a. General shear failure

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b. Local shear failure

c. Punching shear failure
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Answer D

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M
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Frictional Piles works on the static friction developed between

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the surface of the pile and soil where it is placed.

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End-Bearing Piles are driven till hard strata of soil is achieved.

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The Indian Road Congress specifies a minimum spacing of 3D or a
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are placed adjacent must not be less than least width of the pile.
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P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
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Answer D

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Standard Penetration Test:-

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SPT is a common in situ testing

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method used to determine the geotechnical engineering

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properties of subsurface soils.

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It is a simple and inexpensive test to estimate the relative
R
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density of soils and approximate shear strength
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parameters.
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Answer D

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A. Void ratio, e > 0

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B. Porosity, 1 > n > 0

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C. Degree of saturation, 1 ≥ S ≥ 0
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D. Water content, w ≥ 0
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 Answer C

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 Answer B

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 Answer B

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P)
AE (State PSC)

M
TE
,D
(401 to 409)

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 Answer C
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2. The soil is weightless.

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stress. The amount of shear stress/resistance developed due to
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than the maximum possible load (failure) is called mobilization

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shear strength.
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Answer D
The bearing capacity of under-reamed pile is more than driven or
bored pile of the same diameter.

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The pore pressure prevents the compression of the soil.

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 Answer A

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drag force acts on the pile. This is called negative skin

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friction and reduces load carrying capacity of pile. It should
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A. The failure plane in the test is predetermined

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With the increase of overburden pressure with increasing

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 Answer C

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The structure of soil changes from flocculated (attraction

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The pore water pressure parameter B is equal to one for

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Wash boring gives unrepresentative and disturbed soil

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commonly used for exploration below ground water table

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for which auger method is unsuitable. This method can be
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Answer B

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stress. This is significant in non-saturated clays, silts and granular

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soils.

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2. Primary consolidation due to slow expulsion of excess pore

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pressure over a period of time.
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3. Secondary consolidation due to viscous layer around particles

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resulting in rearrangement of particles or some other reasons.

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 P)
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Soil Stabilization is the alteration of soils to enhance their

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strength of a soil and/or control the shrink-swell properties

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of a soil, thus improving the load bearing capacity of a sub-
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 P)
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Quicksand condition Or Sand Boiling is the floatation of

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to vertical upward seepage flow.

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