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Foundation-engineering Questions Set 7:

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The static formula is based on the assumption that the ultimate bearing capacity Q_up is equal to

R_f + R_p

R_f + Q_a

Q_up / F

A_s + A_p

Solution:

Match the types of piles in List 1 with their characteristics in List 2.

A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Solution:

The property of a soil due to which the loss in shear strength caused by remoulding can be regained with time is known as:

Thixotropy

Activity

Sensitivity

Consistency regain

Solution:

Terzaghi's one-dimensional consolidation theory assumes that

e vs p relationship is linear

e vs log₁₀P relationship is linear

e vs log₁₀p relationship is non linear

e vs log₁₀p/po relationship is linear

Solution:

In a foundation block supported by an elastic pad of contact area A and thickness t, the expression for the stiffness factor for vertical motion is:

All of the mentioned

Kx = C A / t

Kθy = E I y / t

Kz = E A / t

Solution:

The magnitude and direction of relative movements between the interior and exterior prisms of the conduits are dependent upon the ___________

Settlement of conduits

Projection ratio

Settlement ratio

Compressive strain

Solution:

For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of square bearing plate used in the plate load test is 30-75 cm. What is the minimum thickness of the plate?

25 mm

15 mm

50 mm

None of the above

Solution:

The total number of blows required for the second and third 15 cm of penetration in a standard penetration test is taken as a measure of the ____________

Seating drive

Dilatancy/submergence

Overburden pressure

Penetration resistance

Solution:

The group efficiency of pile group

Will always be less than 100%

Will always be greater than 100%

Maybe less than 100% or more than 100%

Will be more than 100% for pile groups in cohesion-less soils and less than 100% for those in cohesive soils

Solution:

An embankment is to be constructed with a granular soil (bulk unit weight = 20 kN/m³) on a saturated clayey silt deposit (undrained shear strength = 25 kPa). Assuming, undrained general shear failure and bearing capacity factor of 5.7, the maximum height (in m) of the embankment at the point of failure is

7.1

5.0

4.5

2.5

Foundation-engineering Questions Set 7:

The static formula is based on the assumption that the ultimate bearing capacity Q_up is equal to

Solution:

Match the types of piles in List 1 with their characteristics in List 2.

Solution:

The property of a soil due to which the loss in shear strength caused by remoulding can be regained with time is known as:

Solution:

Terzaghi's one-dimensional consolidation theory assumes that

Solution:

In a foundation block supported by an elastic pad of contact area A and thickness t, the expression for the stiffness factor for vertical motion is:

Solution:

The magnitude and direction of relative movements between the interior and exterior prisms of the conduits are dependent upon the ___________

Solution:

For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of square bearing plate used in the plate load test is 30-75 cm. What is the minimum thickness of the plate?

Solution:

The total number of blows required for the second and third 15 cm of penetration in a standard penetration test is taken as a measure of the ____________

Solution:

The group efficiency of pile group

Solution:

Solution:

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Foundation-engineering Questions Set 7:

The static formula is based on the assumption that the ultimate bearing capacity Qup is equal to

Solution:

Match the types of piles in List 1 with their characteristics in List 2.

Solution:

The property of a soil due to which the loss in shear strength caused by remoulding can be regained with time is known as:

Solution:

Terzaghi's one-dimensional consolidation theory assumes that

Solution:

In a foundation block supported by an elastic pad of contact area A and thickness t, the expression for the stiffness factor for vertical motion is:

Solution:

The magnitude and direction of relative movements between the interior and exterior prisms of the conduits are dependent upon the ___________

Solution:

For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of square bearing plate used in the plate load test is 30-75 cm. What is the minimum thickness of the plate?

Solution:

The total number of blows required for the second and third 15 cm of penetration in a standard penetration test is taken as a measure of the ____________

Solution:

The group efficiency of pile group

Solution:

Solution:

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The static formula is based on the assumption that the ultimate bearing capacity Q_up is equal to