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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48. A well foundation is a type of
A.Open caisson
B.Pneumatic caisson
C. Floating caisson
D.Drilled pier
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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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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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