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Exercise : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 1
1.
In a liquid limit test, the moisture content at 10 blows was 70% and that at 100 blows was 20%. The liquid limit of the soil, is
35%
50%
65%
none of these.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.
The active earth pressure of a soil is proportional to (where φ is the angle of friction of the soil)
tan (45° - φ)
tan2 (45° + φ/2)
tan2 (45° - φ/2)
tan (45° + φ)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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3.
The minimum water content at which the soil just begins to crumble when rolled into threads 3 mm in diameter, is known
liquid limit
plastic limit
shrinkage limit
permeability limit.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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4.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The rise of the ground surface due to frost action is called frost heave.
The freezing of water is accompained by a volume increase of 9%.
Below freezing point, higher soil suction develops.
The magnitude of frost heave decreases as the degree of saturation of soil decreases
All the above.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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5.
Which one of the following statements is true ?
Clays are more porous than sands
Pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of the soil
Aluminous cement is used for foundations in soils with chemical deposits
All the above.
Answer: Option
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