Related Questions

Which of the following methods is best suited for determination of permeability of coarse-grained soils ?
A constant head method
B falling head method
C both the above
D none of the above
The most suitable equipment for compacting clayey soils is a
A smooth wheeled roller
B pneumatic tyred roller
C sheep foot roller
D vibrator
The maximum permissible differential settlement, in case of foundations in clayey soil, is usually limited to
A 10 mm
B 20 mm
C 30 mm
D 40 mm
Substances which have permeability less than the permeability of free space are known as
A Ferromagnetic
B Paramagnetic
C Diamagnetic
D Bipolar
For proper field control, which of the following methods is best suited for quick determination of water content of a soil mass ?
A oven drying method
B sand bath method
C alcohol method
D calcium carbide method
Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of soil ?
A oven drying method
B sand bath method
C calcium carbide method
D pycnometer method
The minimum depth of foundation in clayey soils is
A 0.5 m
B 0.7 m
C 0.9 m
D 1.2 m
The maximum total settlement for isolated foundations on clayey soils should be limited to
A 25 mm
B 40 mm
C 65 mm
D 100 mm
The maximum total settlement for raft foundation on clayey soils should be limited to
A 25 mm
B 25 to 40 mm
C 40 to 65 mm
D 65 to 100 mm
Coefficient of permeability of soil
A does not depend upon temperature
B increases with the increase in temperature
C increases with the decrease in temperature
D none of the above

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