Soil Mechanics - Soil Mechanics objective questions and answers

6. For most soils, the limiting amplitude for low speed machines is usually

   A.O.1 mm

   B.0.2 mm

   C.0.5 mm

   D.1.0 mm

7. In which soil the capillary rise will be maximum

   A.Fine gravel

   B.Colloids

   C.Silt

   D.Fine Sand

8. The effective stress controls the following properties of soils

   A.Shear strength

   B.Compressibility

   C.Permeability

   D.All of the above

9. According to IS classification system, the soils can be classified into

   A.15 groups

   B.18 groups

   C.3 groups

   D.7 groups

10. Consolidation time of a soil sample

   A.Increases with an increase in permeability

   B.Increases with a decrease in compressibility

   C.Increases with a decrease in unit weight of water

   D.Increase with a decrease in permeability

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