Soil Mechanics MCQ

Practice the most important Soil Mechanics MCQ MCQs with answers and detailed explanations to improve your preparation.

Q1. What is soil porosity?

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Q2. Atterberg limits determine?

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Q3. The effective stress principle was proposed by?

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Q4. The maximum dry density is determined by?

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Q5. Soil permeability is a measure of?

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Q6. Consolidation of soil refers to?

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Q7. What is the angle of repose?

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Q8. Quick clay is named for?

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Q9. The ratio of shear stress to normal stress at failure is?

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Q10. What is the typical specific gravity of soil solids?

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Q11. What soil type has highest permeability?

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Q12. Shear strength of soil is governed by?

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Q13. Which soil test measures shear strength?

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Q14. Coefficient of permeability depends on?

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Q15. Liquefaction occurs in?

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Q16. The angle of internal friction is?

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Q17. Saturated soil means?

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Q18. Standard Penetration Test (SPT) measures?

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Q19. What is the purpose of soil compaction?

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Q20. Soil classification is based on?

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