Soil-mechanics Questions Set 47:
Calculate the capillary height in soil if the diameter of the void is 0.5 cm.
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Which type of soil is deposited by the process of gravity?
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The notation "SC" as per Indian standard Soil Classification System refers to
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If the temperature is increased, then the coefficient of permeability will:
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In seepage analysis, the space between adjacent flow lines is also known as
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For a fully saturated soil sample, the volume of voids is equal to _______
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If the spacing between the piles in a group is too close, then the ultimate load capacity of the group is
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A soil specimen has a void ratio of 0.67, the specific gravity of soil solids is 2.65, and water content of 12%. Find the volume of water (in m³) required to be added to 100 m³ of soil for the soil to become fully saturated.
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Standard Newmark's influence chart is shown in the given figure. If loaded equally, the area marked 1, 2 and 3 will yield pressure at the centre such that
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A soil mass contains 40% gravel, 50% sand and 10% silt. This soil can be classified as
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