Soil Mechanics Lab Viva questions with answers pdf download
16. Select the incorrect statements; For a good quality soil sample
A.The area ratio should be low
B.The cutting edge should be thick
C.The inside clearence should be small
D.The outside clearence should be small
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B. The cutting edge should be thick
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17. In some well foundation, the following is not provided
A.R.C.C. well cap
B.Top plug
C.Bottom plug
D.Curb
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18. When drainage is permitted throughout the triaxial test, the test is known as
A.Quick test
B.Drained test
C.Consolidated undrained test
D.None of the above
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19. The particle-size distribution curve with a hump is obtained for a
A.Uniform soil
B.Well-graded soil
C.Gap-graded soil
D.Poorly-graded soil
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20. Capilary rise in a small tube is due to
A.Cohesion
B.Adhesion
C.Both cohesion and adhesion
D.Neither (a) nor (b)
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