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In case of foundations on sandy soil, maximum permissible differential settlement, is usually limited to
A 15 mm
B 25 mm
C 35 mm
D 45 mm
In testing a pile by load test, pile platform is loaded with one and half times the design load and a maximum settlement is noted. The load is gradually removed and the consequent rebound is measured. For a safe pile, the net settlement (i.e. total settlement minus rebound) per tonne of test load should not exceed
A 10 mm
B 15 mm
C 20 mm
D 25 mm
In case of foundations on black cotton soils, the most suitable method to increase the bearing capacity of soils is to
A Increase the depth of foundation
B Drain the soil
C Compact the soil
D Replace the poor soil
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 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
Compressibility of sandy soils is
A almost equal to that of clayey soils
B much greater than that of clayey soils
C much less than that of clayey soils
D none of the above
For the construction of flyovers in sandy soils, the type of foundation provided, is
A Strap footing
B Raft footing
C Combined footing
D Pier footing
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
To minimize the effect of differential settlement, the area of a footing should be designed for
A Dead load only
B Dead load + live load
C Dead load + fraction of live load
D Live load + fraction of dead load
On Dhaka- Sylet highway , 5% of the drives are fined for exceeding the speed limit. However , 80% of the drivers who exceed the speed limit are not fined. What percentage of dirvers on this highway exceed the speed limit?
A 10
B 15
C 20
D 25

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