a) 10°b) 45°c) 30°d) 60° Answer: cExplanation: The depth of footing should also be such ...
View QuestionA spread is given under the base of a wall or common is known as ________
a) Pilesb) Pierc) Footingd) Plinth Answer: cExplanation: Such spread is known as footing and the ...
View QuestionWhich method for determining the bearing power of soil is most preferred among the given below?
a) Method of loadingb) Plate load testc) Penetration testd) Analytical method Answer: bExplanation: Plate load ...
View QuestionIn Penetration test, the formula obtained for the safe bearing capacity of soil per unit area is given by?
a) R÷{A×F}b) R-{A×F}c) R+{A×F}d) R×{A×F} Answer: aExplanation: Safe bearing capacity of soil per unit area ...
View QuestionIn analytical methods, which soil parameters used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil?
a) Angle of internal frictionb) Permeabilityc) Adhesiond) Porosity Answer: aExplanation: Angle of internal friction and ...
View QuestionThe loading to the test plate is applied with the help of ______
a) Sand bagsb) Hydraulic jackc) Wooden pegsd) Hard rocks Answer: bExplanation: In the plate load ...
View QuestionDue to the adjustment of soil particles under the action of loading, there is some settlement at zero loading, this is known as the ___________
a) Bearing capacityb) Safe bearing capacityc) Vibroflotationd) Zero correction Answer: dExplanation: Zero correction is obtained ...
View QuestionThe bearing capacity of sandy soil and gravelly soils is affected to the extent of ___________% by the presence of water table.
a) 50b) 10c) 25d) 80 Answer: aExplanation: If the water table is above the foundation ...
View QuestionIn method of loading, which material is used for loading?
a) Wooden pegsb) Square steel platec) Sand bagsd) Rocks Answer: cExplanation: The number of banks ...
View QuestionFor determining the bearing capacity of soil, in method of loading the size for a square steel plate used is about ________
a) 300 mm2 to 750 mm2 b) 3000 mm2 to 7500 mm2 c) 3 m2 to 75 m2 d) 3 ...
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