Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

Geotechnical Engineering MCQ with Answers

111) Terzaghi′s general bearing capacity formula for a strip footing (C Nc + y D Nq + 0.5 Y NT gives [Y =unit weight of soil D = depth of foundation B = width of foundation N„ Nq, NY = bearing capacity factors]

Answer is:

ultimate bearing capacity

112) Terzaghi′s bearing capacity factors Nc, Nq and Nr are functions of

Answer is:

angle of internal friction only

113) In the plate loading test for determining the bearing capacity of soil, the size of square bearing plate should be

Answer is:

between 300 mm and 750 mm

114) Select the incorrect statement.

Answer is:

Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon the amount and direction of load.

115) A 600 mm square bearing plate settles by 15 mm in plate load test on a cohesionless soil under an intensity of loading of 0.2 N/ram2. The settlement of a prototype shallow footing 1 m square under the same intensity of loading is

Answer is:

between 15 mm and 25 mm

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