Q.1
If the pore pressure is measured during un-drained stage of the test, the result can be expressed in terms of __________
  • C’ and φ
  • cu
  • None of the mentioned
  • All of the mentioned
Q.2
Which of the following is an advantage of using tri axial test?
  • Accurate result is not possible
  • The plane of shear failure is predetermined
  • Stress conditions are complex
  • Precise measurement
Q.3
Why consolidation are important engineering parameters in construction?
  • To predict settlement
  • To strengthen soil conditions
  • To reduce cost of construction
  • All above
Q.4
Why consolidation are important engineering parameters in construction?
  • To predict settlement
  • To strengthen soil conditions
  • To reduce cost of construction
  • All above
Q.5
What is the important engineering parameter in shear strength?
  • Internal friction angle
  • Cohesion
  • Volume
  • Both A & B
Q.6
Who overseered the Step Pyramid of Saqqara?
  • Imhoten
  • Imhotep
  • Imhotem
  • Imhopet
Q.7
Bishop’s apparatus does not contain which one of the following equipment?
  • Porous disc
  • Top cap
  • Rollers
  • All of the mentioned
Q.8
The equation for the unconsolidated un drainage strength of clay is __________
  • τ = c + σ tan φ
  • τf = ccu + σ tan φcu
  • τ = c + σ
  • τ = σ tan φ
Q.9
The unconfined compression test was first designed by _________
  • casagrande and Goyal
  • Singh
  • None of the mentioned
  • All of the mentioned
Q.10
Which of the following shear test is developed based on drainage conditions?
  • Quick test and Consolidated un drained test
  • Direct shear test
  • None of the mentioned
  • All of the mentioned
Q.11
When the Mohr circle is drawn in confined compression test, its radius will be equal to ____________
  • Cu
  • qu
  • Ru
  • None of the mentioned
Q.12
Negative pore pressure in clay or sand is developed due to __________
  • Expansion on loading
  • Over loading
  • Loose structure
  • Compaction
Q.13
The deviator stress developed in the proving ring, through the applied pressure is equal to are____________
  • σ1 + σ3
  • σ1 – σ3
  • σ2 – σ3
  • σ2 + σ1
Q.14
Which of the following strength test is commonly used in the laboratory?
  • Direct shear test
  • Confined compression test
  • Tri axial shear test
  • Unconfined shear test
Q.15
Which of the following parameter is used to represent unconfined compressive strength at failure?
  • τf
  • cu
  • qu
  • Au
Q.16
In plastic failure, load corresponding to __________ strain is arbitrarily taken as the failure load.
  • 10 %
  • 5 %
  • 20 %
  • 50 %
Q.17
The vertical stress on the solid cylindrical test apparatus is applied by ____________
  • Major principal stress
  • Minor principal stress
  • Intermediate principal stress
  • All of the mentioned
Q.18
When the sol is in the state of stress, it is said to be in _____________
  • Constant state
  • Plastic equilibrium
  • Stress conditioned state
  • Equilibrium condition
Q.19
Which of the following outlet is provided at the base of the tri axial test apparatus?
  • Cell fluid inlet
  • Pore water outlet
  • Drainage outlet
  • All of the mentioned
Q.20
Stress condition in the Unconfined compression test represents ____________
  • Drained test
  • Un-drained test
  • Quick test
  • All of the mentioned
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