Soil Mechanics - Soil Mechanics multiple choice questions and answers


46. A shallow foundation is uually defined as foundation which has


   A.Depth les than 0.6 m

   B.Depth less than is width

   C.Depth less than 1.0 m

   D.None of the above


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B. Depth less than is width

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47. With an increase in the liquid limit, compression index


   A.Decreases

   B.Increases

   C.Remain constant

   D.May increase or decrease


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B. Increases

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48. A well foundation is a type of


   A.Open caisson

   B.Pneumatic caisson

   C. Floating caisson

   D.Drilled pier


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A. Open caisson

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49. The adhesion factor for drilled piers on clay is usually taken as


   A.1.0

   B.0.80

   C.0.60

   D.0.40


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D. 0.40

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50. The plasticity characteristics of clays are due to


   A.Adsorbed water

   B.Free water

   C.Capillary water

   D.None of the above


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A. Adsorbed water

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