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The point load carrying capacity of a 0.5 m diameter pile resting on a saturated clay layer having undrained shear strength of 200 kPa isPile Foundations
For the field plate load test as per IS 1888, the pit width is generally equal toBearing Capacity of Soil
Dilatancy correction for obtaining corrected SPT blow count is applicable forSoil Exploration
In an eccentrically loaded footing, if eccentricity e = width (B)/6, then the minimum stress below the footing (q min) isShallow Foundations
Meyerhof’s effective area method is used for estimating bearing capacity ofShallow Foundations
The shape of radial shear zones below a shallow footing isBearing Capacity of Soil
If the unit skin friction is f_{ av}, length L and diameter of circular pile is D, then the expression for frictional resistance exerted by the soil…Pile Foundations
If a soil has effective friction angle of 30°, then the at-rest lateral earth pressure coefficient isEarth Retaining Structures
Field vane shear test is applicable for estimating which of the following?Soil Exploration
The hammer weight for performing SPT as per IS 2131 isSoil Exploration
In designing a reinforced concrete pile, the end support condition considered for designing isPile Foundations
In construction projects, which of the following foundation is most suitable for transmitting heavy loads through steel columns?Shallow Foundations
Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct with respect to the deviations in construction of cellular coffer dams? i. Closing of cells may…Cofferdams
A strip footing on a saturated clay possess a bearing capacity of 200 kN/m². What will be the bearing capacity of a circular footing if the diameter…Bearing Capacity of Soil
A gravity retaining wall of top width 1 m and base width 3 m and total height of 1.90 m is retaining dry cohesionless backfill of unit weight of 20…Earth Retaining Structures
The safe bearing pressure for a raft foundation on sand is found to be higher than that for an individual footing becauseShallow Foundations
Determine the load carrying capacity (kN) of a pile foundation using Engineering news Formula. The details are: Wooden pile, Weight of drop hammer =…Pile Foundations
The angle of inclination of the failure plane behind a vertical retaining wall in active state is inclined to the horizontal at an angle ofEarth Retaining Structures
The ultimate bearing capacity of a square footing on surface of a saturated clay having unconfined compression strength of 50 kN/m² using Skempton…Bearing Capacity of Soil
The bearing capacity of a rectangular footing of plan dimensions 1.5 m × 3 m resting on the surface of a sand deposit was estimated as 600 kN/m² when…Bearing Capacity of Soil
The surcharge loading required to be placed on the horizontal backfill of a smooth retaining vertical wall so as to completely eliminate tensile…Earth Retaining Structures
Following values were observed during Standard penetration test. What is the N value? Penetration of sampler (mm): 0-150, 150-300, 300-450 Number of…Soil Exploration
For a retaining wall,Earth Retaining Structures
The total active pressure after the development of tension cracks is equal toEarth Retaining Structures
According to I.S. Code, maximum permissible differential settlement on clayey soil isSettlement of Foundations
Dynamic formulae cannot be used to obtain load carrying capacity inPile Foundations
Negative skin friction on a pile develops whenPile Foundations
When the depth of water is from 4.5 m to 6 m, the type of cofferdam used isCofferdams
The Minimum thickness required at the edge of a footing according to IS:456-2000 isShallow Foundations
Coulomb’s earth pressure theory is applicable forEarth Retaining Structures
According to Rankine’s Formula, the minimum depth of foundation when q = 180 kN/m² , γ = 20 kN/m³ and ϕ = 30° isShallow Foundations
Which of the following assumptions made in the Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory?Bearing Capacity of Soil
The _______ is made of steel sheet piles and this type of cofferdam is proved successful in unwatering large areas.Cofferdams
According to IS: 456-1978, the thickness at the edge in reinforced concrete footings shall not be less than _______ for footings on soils.Shallow Foundations
Which type of cofferdam can hold water upto 12 m height?Cofferdams
Net ultimate bearing capacity of a footing in a clay stratumBearing Capacity of Soil
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding Wash Boring? i. Wash boring is mainly used for advancing a hole in the ground. Once the hole…Soil Exploration
Which of the following is an assumption made in Rankine’s Earth Pressure Theory?Earth Retaining Structures
The primary purpose of site investigation before construction is toSoil Exploration
Which of the following methods is NOT used for subsurface exploration?Soil Exploration
The contact pressure for a rigid foundation on a cohesionless soil isShallow Foundations
The height of hammer fall in a standard penetration test isSoil Exploration
Study the statements listed below 1.Area ratio should be low 2.Cutting edge should be thick 3.Outside clearance should be low The properties…Soil Exploration
A soil sample is generally considered to be undisturbed when the area ratio isSoil Exploration
Which one of the following is not correct for standard penetration test (SPT)?Soil Exploration
The main advantage of Auger cast in-situ piles isPile Foundations
Consider the following statements for precast driven piles 1.Piles can be installed without much noise, vibration 2.Being non-displacement pile, no…Pile Foundations
As per IS 2911(Part 1)-Sec1-(2010), the minimum grade of concrete to be used for piling is __________Pile Foundations
In bored cast in-situ under-reamed piles, the bulb diameter shall normally be ________ times stem diameterPile Foundations
As per IS 2911-Part 4-2013, minimum number of initial test piles for initial load tests isPile Foundations

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