Coefficient Of Permeability Of Soil Mcq

31. The ratio of volume of air voids to the volume of voids is known as

   A.Percentage air voids

   B.Porosity

   C.Wet porosity

   D.Air content

32. If the failure of a finite slope occurs through the toe, it is known as

   A.Slope failure

   B.Face failure

   C.Base failure

   D.Toe failure

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

   A.Compaction

   B.Consolidation

   C.Swelling

   D.None of the above

34. Accurate determination of water content, is made by

   A.Calcium carbide method

   B.Sand bath method

   C.Alchohol method

   D.Oven-drying method

35. The Westergaard analysis is used for

   A.Sandy soils

   B.Cohesive soils

   C.Stratified soils

   D.Clayey soils

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