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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
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
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 most suitable equipment for compacting clayey soils is a
A smooth wheeled roller
B pneumatic tyred roller
C sheep foot roller
D vibrator
A raft foundation is provided if its area exceeds the plan area of the building by
A 10%
B 20%
C 40%
D 50%
The loose pockets in soil mass can be bridged safely by providing a raft foundation provided the soft area is smaller than
A The column spacing
B One-third the column spacing
C Half the column spacing
D Three-fourth the column spacing
Raft foundation are generally preferred to when the area required for individual footing, is more than
A 25% to total area
B 30% of total area
C 40% to total area
D 50% of total area
The differential settlement in case of foundations on sandy soils should not exceed
A 25 mm
B 40 mm
C 65 mm
D 100 mm
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

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