NOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER Review INNOVATIONS GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS INTRODUCTION TO SOIL MECHANICS 1. Dispersed type of soil structure is an arrangement comprising particles having A.Face to face or parallel orientation B. Edge to edge orientation Cc. Edge to face orientation D.All of the above The soil moisture driven off by heat, is called ‘A. Free water B. Hydroscopic water C. Gravity water D.None of these Residual soils are formed by ‘A. Glaciers B. Wind c. Water D.None of the above Talus” is the soil transported by A. Wind B. Water ¢. Glacier D. Gravitational force Chemical weathering of soil is cause due to ‘A, Oxidation B. Carbonation C. Hydration D.All the above Which of the following types of soil is transported by gravitational foreé Loess : Talus Drift Dune sand vou Geologic cycle for the formation of soil, is ‘A.Upheaval -+ ‘Transportation —> Deposition Weathering B.Weathering > Upheaval > ‘Transportation —> Deposition . Transportation —> Upheaval — Weathering > Deposition D.Weathering -> Transportation — Deposition > Upheaval The inventor of the mechanics, vas A. Kayro Policarpio B.Dr. Karl Terzaghi ©. Leygue D. Fellenius term soil Water formed transported soil is A. Alluvial B. Marine C. Lacustrine D. Loess Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 10 a. 12. 8) a4. “Drift” is the material picked up, mixed, disintegrated, transported and redeposited by ‘A. Wind B. Gravitational force C. Glaciated water D.All the above “Loess” is silty clay formed by the action of A. Water B. Glacier c. Wind D. Gravitational force Pick up the correct statement from the following: A.The rise of the ground surface due to frost action is called frost heave B.The freezing of water is accompanied by a volume increase of 98 .Below freezing point, higher soil suction develops D.All the above Transporting and re-depositing soils, is done by A. Water B. Glacier ©. Gravity D.All the above Pick up the correct statement from the following A, Soil is the substance existing on the earth's surface, which grows and develops plants B.Soil is the material in a relatively thin surface zone within which roots occur, and rest of the crust is termed as rock irrespective of hardness C.Soil is the unaggregated and uncemented deposits of minerals and organic particles covering the earth's crust D.All the above Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS PROPERTIES OF SOIL 4s. 16. Ae 1s. 19. 20. a1 22. The ratio of volume of air voids to the volume of total voids, is known as ‘A. Air content B. Percentage air voids C. Percentage voids D. Porosity Buoyant unit weight saturated density A. Multiplied by unit weight of water B. Divided by unit weight of water C. Plus unit weight of water D.Minus unit weight of water equals the You are given a sample of soil containing coarse grains to determine its water content, you will use ‘A. Pycnometer B. Oven-drying method €. Calcium carbide method D. Alcohol method Select the correct statement. ‘A, Unit weight of dry soil is greater than unit weight of wet soil B. For dry soils, dry unit weight is less than total unit weight C. Unit weight of soil increases due to submergence in water D. Unit weight of soil decreas to submergence in water due Fundamental relationship between density (ys), bulk density (y) water content (w), ii ALy = ya/(1 + w) ary and B.ys = y/(1 + w) c.w = y/(1 + yd) D.w = y/(1 - ya) Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. The void ratio in soils is defined as the ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of solids B.The bulk density of a soil is defined as the unit weight of the soil C.The dry density of a soil is defined as weight of solids to the total volume of the soil D.A1l the above If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is ‘A, Less than specific gravity of soil B. Equal to specific gravity of soil C.Greater than specific gravity of soil D. Independent of specific gravity of soil 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 Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 23. 24 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30 When the seepage pressure becomes equal to the pressure due to submerged weight of a soil, the effective pressure is reduced to zero and the soil particles have a tendency to move up in the direction of flow. This phenomenon is generally known A. Quick condition B. Boiling condition C. Quick sand D.ALl the above Fundamental relationship between dry density (ya), specific gravity (G), water content (a) and percentage of air voids (n.) is A. ys =(1-n,) Gya/ (1406) B. ya = (1#n,) Gya/ (1406) ©. ya = (1#n4) Gya/ (1-06) D. ya = (1-na) Gyo/ (1-06) The ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids in a given mass of soil, is known A. Porosity B. Specific gravity ©. Void ratio D. Water content If "G” is specific gravity of sand particles, “e” is void, the critical hydraulic gradient is ic = (6 + 1)/(1 - e) vic = (G+ 1)/(1 + e) sis = (G - 1/01 +e) i.= (6 - 1/G-e) vou The weight of a container is Wi and that of container with soil sample, is We. If the weight of the container and oven dried soil sample is W3, the moisture content of the soil is ‘AL [ (M2 = Wa) /(Ws ~ W:)] x 100 B. [(Ws - W)/(W: - W:)] x 100 Cc. [(W, - Wa)/ (We - W3)] x 100 D. [(We ~ Wa)/ (Wi - Ws)] x 100 Water content of soil can A. Never be greater than 100% B. Take values only from 0% to 100% ©. Be less than 0% D. Be greater than 100% If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as Air entrained soil Partially saturated soil Dry soil Dehydrated soil vou Pick up the correct statement from the following: ‘A. The void space between the soil grains, is filled partly with air and partly with water B.In perfectly saturated soil, the voids are completely filled with water C.In dry soil, the voids completely filled with air D.All the above Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 31. 32 33. 34 35. 36. 37. 38 39 Manila /Cebu/Baguto= of the soil is then dry If the bulk density “p” and water content “o”, density of the soil, is A. 14 (0/0) B. (1tp} /o c. p/ (14a) D.@/ (1+) When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration represents ‘A, One phase system B.Two phase system with soil and air C.two phase system with soil and water D. Three phase system 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 ©. Alcohol method D. Calcium carbide method The water content of soil is defined as the ratio of ‘A, Volume of water to volume of given soil B. Volume of water to volume of voids in soil C. Weight of water to weight of air in voids D.Weight of water to weight of solids of given mass of soil The ratio of the volume of water present in a given soil mass to the total volume of its voids, is known A. Porosity B. Void ratio C. Percentage voids D. Degree of saturation The ratio of the volume of voids to the total volume of the given soil mass, is known ‘A, Porosity B. Specific gravity ©. Void ratio D. Water content fully saturated soil is said to be ‘4. One phase system B. Two phase system with soil and air C.Two phase system with soil and water . Three phase system 9 A pycnometer is used to determine A. Voids ratio B.Dry density C. Water content D. Density index ‘The upon ‘A. Compaction of stratum B. Distribution of pores C. Shape and size of particles D.A1l the above specific yield of soil depends 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial 40. 41 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48 Sedimentation analysis is based on the assumption ‘A. Soil particles are spherical B. Particles settle independent of other particles C.Walls of the jar do not affect the settlement D. All the above ‘A pycnometer is used to determine ‘A. Water content and voids ratio B. Specific gravity and dry density c. Water content and specific gravity D. Voids ratio and dry density The fundamental equation of air content (a.), degree of saturation (S) and void ratio (e), is Aa. = e(1 - 8)/(1 - e) B.a, = e(1 + 8)/(1 + e) C. ac = e(1 - 8)/(1 + e) D.ac = e(1 + 8)/(1 - e) Valid range for S, the degree of saturation of soil in percentage is A.S>0 vou AA AA 100 100 The ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil mass is called ‘A. Air content B. Porosity ©. Percentage air voids D. Voids ratio The ratio of the volume of voids to the volume of soil solids in a given soil mass, is known A. Porosity B. Specific gravity C. Void ratio D. Water content ‘The hydrometer method of sedimentation analysis differs from the pipette analysis mainly in ‘A. The principle of test B. The method of taking observations C. The method of preparation of soil suspension D.All of the above The ratio of the weight of given volume of soil solids to the weight of an equal volume of distilled water at the given temperature, is known A. Porosity B. Specific gravity C. Void ratio D. Water content A partially saturated soil is classified as ‘A. One phage soil B.Two phase soil . Three phase soil D. Four phase soil Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 49. Pick up the correct statement from the | 57. The fundamental equation of specific following: gravity (G), dry density (y), unit A.In hydrometer method, weight Ws weight of water (y.) and void ratio per ml of suspension is found (e), is directly A.e = Gy/ (1 + ya) B. In pipette analysis, weight Ws per B.G = yeve/ (1 + @) ml of suspension is found C. ya = Gye/(1 + @) indirectly D. yu = Gya/ (1 + @) C. In pipette analysis, weight Ws per ml of suspension is found directly | 58. Accurate determination of water D.None of these content, is made by A. Calcium carbide method 50. The general relationship between B. Sand bath method specific gravity (G), weight of water €. Alcohol method (ye), degree of saturation(s), void D. Oven-drying method ratio (e) and bulk density (y), is Avy = (S- eS)ye/ (1 +e) 59. A fundamental equation of void ratio By = (G+ eS)w/ (1 + e) (e), specific gravity (G), water Cy= (A +ew/ +8) content (0) and degree of saturation D.y=(1- sje / (G+5) (s) is A.e = 0G /s 51. Valid range for n, the percentage Ble = e6/S voids, is €.6 = eo/s AO 0 60. Water content of a soil sample is the Din <0 difference of the weight of the given sample at the given temperature and 52. Voids ratio of a soil mass can the weight determined after drying it ‘AA. Never be greater than unity for 24 hours at temperature ranging B.Be zero fron ¢. Take any value greater than zero ‘A. 80° to 90°C D. Take values between 0 and 1 only B. 90° to 95°C €.103° to 105°C 53. The relationship between void ratio D.105° to 110°¢ (e) and porosity ratio (n) is: ‘A. n=(14e) / (1-8) 61. Determination of water content of a BL e=(14n) /(1-e) soil sample suspected to contain ©. nze/(1-e) gypsum is made by drying the sample D. e=n/(1-n) for longer period at a temperature not 54. W is the weight of soil having a moisture content 0. If V is the volume of proctor's mould, the dry density of the soil is A, WV/ (140) B.V/W(1+0) 62. The specific gravity of sands, is c.W/V(1ta) approximately D.V (140) /W AL1.6 55. The specific gravity of quartz, is -65 2.72 2.85 2.90 vou Ay a b2 A B c D. 56. In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass A.Both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are additive B.Both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are subtractive C.Meniscus correction is additive and dispersing agent correction is subtractive D. Meniscus correction is subtractive and dispersing agent correction is additive Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS COMPACTION 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. Pil £0! By ck up the correct statement from the lowing A.The dry density reduces by addition of water after attaining optimum moisture content B. The line joining the peak of three moisture content graphs obtained by using three compactive energies, is called line of optimus C.Well graded coarse grained soils can be compacted to a very high density as compared to fine grained soile D.All the above drometer readings are corrected for: ‘A. Temperature correction B. Meniscus correction €. Dispersing agent correction D. Temperature, meniscus and. dispersing agent corrections th the increase in the amount of compaction energy Se: se: The A. Optimum water content increases but maximum dry density decreases B. Optimum water content decreases but maximum dry density incre: €.Both optimum water content and maximum dry density increase D.Both optimum water content and maximum dry density decrease e density of soil can be increased ‘A. By reducing the space occupied by air B.By elastic compression of soil grains c. By expelling water from pores D.All the above lect the correct statement. A.A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a nonuniform soil B.A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a nonuniform soil C. Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability D. Uniformity coefficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil lect the correct range of density dex, ID A.ID > 0 B.ID <0 clo 27 Which of the following soils has more plasticity index? sand B. silt c. Clay D. Gravel > Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 109. The liquid limit and plastic limit exist in ‘A. Sandy soils B.Silty soils ©. Gravel soils D. Clay soils 110. The liquidity index is defined as a ratio expressed as percentage of A.Plastic limit minus the natural water content, to its plasticity index B.Natural water content minus its plastic limit to its plasticity index C.Natural water content plus its plastic limit to its plasticity index D.Liquid limit minus the natural water content to the plasticity index 111. The plasticity index is the numerical difference between A, Liquid limit and plastic limit B. Plastic limit and shrinkage limit €. Liquid limit and shrinkage limit D.None of these Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS CLASSIFICATION OF SOIL 112. 113. a4. 115. 116. 117, 118 119. Manila /Cebu/Baguto= For general engineering purpos soils are classified by A. Particle size system B. Textural classification system C. AASHTO, D. Unified system classification soil classification Soils containing organic matters A. Are of spongy nature B. Swell with decrease of moisture C.Shrink with increase of moisture content D.None of these Soil classification of composite soils, exclusively based on the particle size distribution, is known Particle classification -Textural classification ‘AASHTO classification : Unified soil classification vou Maximum size of clay particles is: ‘A.0.002 sm B.0.04 mm €.0.06 mm D. 0.08 mm Pick up the correct statement from the following: ‘A. The object of classifying soils is to arrange them into according to their properti behaviour B.A soil classification system is meant to provide an accepted and systematic method of describing the various types of soils eliminating personal factors €.the first category of soil classification is based on grain size of the soil D.A1l the above The soil which contains finest grain particles, is ‘A. Coarse sand B.Fine sand c. silt D. Clay Minimum size of the particles of silt soil, is ‘A.0.002 mm B.0.04 mm C.0.06 mm D.0.08 mm ‘AASHTO based on ‘A. Particle size composition B. Plasticity characteristics C.Both particle size composition and plasticity characteristics D.None of the above classification of soils is 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial FLOW OF WATER THRU SOTL 120. The average -—«coefficient of, permeability of natural deposits A.Parallel to stratification is always greater than —_ that perpendicular to stratification B. Parallel to stratification is always less = than —that. perpendicular to stratification C.Is always same in both directions D. Parallel to stratification may or may not be greater than that perpendicular to stratification 121. Physical properties of a permeant which influence permeability are ‘A. Viscosity only B. Unit weight only C. Both viscosity and unit weight D. None of the above 122. Coefficient of permeability of soil AA. Does not depend upon temperature B. Increases with the increase in ‘temperature . Increases with the decrease in temperature D.None of the above 123. During seepage through a soil, direction of seepage is always ‘A, Parallel to equipotential lines B. Perpendicular to stream lines C. Perpendicular to equipotential lines D.None of the 124. The seepage force in a soil, is A, Perpendicular to the equipotential lines B. Proportional to the exit gradient ©. Proportional to the head loss D.All the above 125. Stoke's law is valid only if the size of particle is A. Less than 0.0002 mm B.Greater than 0.2 mm €. Between 0.2 mm and 0.0002 mn D.All of the above 126. Pick up the correct statement from the following ‘A. The permeability of the coarse- grained soils may be reduced by grouting B.The process of injecting fluids (i.e. grouts) into the pores space of the soil is called grouting ©. The grouting increases the soil atrength D.All the above 127. Select the correct statement A.The greater the viscosity, the greater is permeability B.The greater the unit weight, the greater is permeability C.The greater the unit weight, the smaller is permeability D.Unit weight does not affect permeability Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 128. 129 130 131. 132, 133. 134, 135. Manila /Cebu/Baguto= The quantity of seepage of water through soils is proportional to A, Coefficient of permeability of soil B. Total head loss through the soil C. Neither A nor B D.Both A and B The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, increases with A.An increase in specific gravity B.A decrease in specific gravity .A decrease in void ratio D.Both A and C Stoke's law states that the velocity at which a grain settles out of suspension, the other factors remaining constant, is dependent upon ‘A. Shape of grain B. Weight of grain €. Size of grain D. Shape, size and weight of grain th dam may The phreatic line in an be A. Circular B. Elliptical Cc. Parabolic D.A straight line In a flow net A.Flow lines and equipotential lines cross each other at right angles B.Fields are rectangles whos length is twice the breadth C. Smaller the dimensions of the field, smaller will be the hydraulic gradient and velocity of flow through it D. For homogeneous soil, the curves are smooth and circular Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of Permeability of clayey soil? ‘A. Constant head method B. Falling head method C. Horizontal permeability test D.None of the above If Me, channels, Ns and H are total number flow total number of potential drops and total hydraulic head differences respectively, the discharge q through the complete flow is given by (where K is a constant) Ag = \H (N/M) B.q = KH (Na/Nz) C.q = KH (Nc/Na) Dig = RH V(Ne/Na) A critical hydraulic occur when ‘A. Blow is in upward direction B.Seepage pressure is in upward direction C. Effective pressure is zero D.A1l the above gradient may 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial 136. 137 138. 139. 140. aan. 142. 143. Which of the following methods is best suited for determination of, permeability of coarse-grained soils? ‘A. Constant head method B. Falling head method €. Both the above D.None of the above If there is no impervious boundary at the bottom of a hydraulic structure, stream lines tend to follow. A.A straight line B.A parabola CLA semi-ellipse D.A semi-circle Flow net is used for the determination of A. Quantity of seepage B. Hydrostatic pressure C. Seepage pressure D.All the above Stoke's law does not hold good if the size of particle is smaller than ‘A, 0.0002 mm B. 0.002 mm €.0.02 mm D.0.2 mm Quick sand is a ‘A. Type of sand B.Flow condition occurring in cohesive soils €.Flow condition occurring in cohesionless soils D. Flow condition occurring in both cohesive and cohesionless soils The total discharge from two wells situated near to each other is A.Sun of the discharges from individual wells Bless than the sum of the discharges from individual wells C.Greater than the sum of the discharges from individual wells D.Equal to larger of the two discharges from individual wells The property of a soil which permits water to percolate through it, is called ‘A. Moisture content B. Permeability C. Capillarity D.None of these The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, is A.Directly proportional to the voids ratio B. Inversely proportional to the specific gravity C.Directly proportional to the specific gravity D.None of these Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 144. Darcy's law is applicable to seepage if a soil is ‘A, Homogeneous B. Isotropic C. Incompressible D.All the above 145. Pick up the correct statement from the following: ‘A. The phenomenon of quicksand generally occurs in the cohesionless soil B.At critical hydraulic gradient, the saturated sand becomes quick C. The eritical gradient depends on the void ratio and the specific gravity D.All the above Manila /Cabu/Bagulo p/w Jcebokcon/Revieonovatos Ocal VERTICAL STRESS IN SOIL 146. Rise of water table above the ground surface causes ‘A.Equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress B.Equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress C. Increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total stress D. Decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total stress 147. Effective stress on soil A.Increases voids ratio and decreases permeability B. Increases both voids ratio and permeability C. Decreases both voids ratio and permeability D.Decreases voids ratio and increases permeability 148. The neutral stress in a soil mass is A. Force per neutral a: B. Force per effective area C. Stress taken up by the pore water D. Stress taken up by solid particles 149.A flow net may be utilized for the determination of A, Exit gradient B. Seepage C. Hydrostatic pressure D.All the above 150. Pick up the correct statement from the following: A.When stress decreases, void, ratio decreases B. When stress decreases, coefficient of permeability decreases c. When stress decreases, coefficient of volume change decreases, D.When stress decreases void ratio, coefficients of permeability and volume change decrea: 151. Effective stress is A. The stress at particles contact B.A physical parameter that can be measured C. Important because it is a function of engineering properties of soil D.All of the above 152. The pressure that builds up in pore water due to load increment on the soil, is termed ‘A. Excess pore pressure B. Excess hydrostatic pressure C. Hydrodynamic pressure D.ALl the above 153. A phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there A. Positive equipotential lin B. Positive hydrostatic pressure c. D. Negative hydrostatic pressure Negative equipotential lines Davao ps 7 cbc co revewimonains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 155. The Manila /Cebu/Baguto= 154. The ultimate consolidation settlement of a soil is A.Directly proportional to the voids ratio B.Directly proportional to the compression index C. Inversely proportional to the compression index D.None of the above capillary rise of water A.Depends upon the_~— force responsible B. Increases as the size of the soil particles increases C. Decreases as the size of the soil particles decreases D.Is less in wet soil than in dry soil 156. The Westergaard analysis is used for A. Sandy soils B. Cohesive soils C. Stratified soils D.Clayey soils 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial SETTLEMENT IN SOIL 157. ise. 159. 160. 161. 162. 163. 164 The ultimate consolidation settlement of a structure resting on a soil ‘A. Decreases with the increase in the initial voids ratio B. Decreases with the decrea plastic limit ©. Increases with the increase in the initial voids ratio D. Increases with the decrease in the Porosity of the soil in the The coefficient of compressibility of soil, is the ratio of ‘A. Stress to strain B. Strain to stress C. Stress to settlement D.Rate of loading to that settlement of A clay subjected to pressure in excess to its present over-burden, is said to be A. Pre-compressed B. Pre-consolidated ©. Over-consolidated D.All the above Which one of the following clays behaves like a dense sand? ‘A, Over-consolidated clay with a high over-consolidation ratio B. Over-consolidated clay with a low over-consolidation ratio ©. Normally consolidated clay D. Under-consolidated clay The compression index of a soil ‘A. Decreases with an increase in the Liquid limit B. Increases with an increase in the Liquid limit ©. Decreases with an increase in the plastic limit D. Is not related with plastic limit Sensitivity of a soil can be defined A. Percentage of volume change of soil under saturated condition B.Ratio of compressive strength of unconfined undisturbed soil to that of soil in a remoulded state C. Ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids D.None of the above A soil not fully consolidated under the existing over-burden pressure, is called ‘A. Pre-consolidated B. Normally consolidated ©. Over-consolidated D. None of these The reduction in volume of soil due to squeezing out of water from the voids, is termed A. Primary B. Primary c. Primary D.All the consolidation compression time effect above Davao ps7 cbc co revewimoraions dedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 165. 166. 167. 168, 169. 170, an. Manila /Cebu/Baguto= If a soil undergoes a change in shape and volume by application of external loads over it, but recovers its shape and volume immediately after removal of the load, the property of the soil is said to be Resilience of soils - Elasticity of soils Compressibility of soils None of these vou Coefficient of compressibility is A. Constant for any type of soil B.Different for different types of soile and also different for a soil under different states of consolidation C. Different for different types of soils but same for a soil under different states of consolidation D. Independent of type of soil but depends on the stress history of soil If ec, @, 0”, oo' have their usual meanings, the coefficient of compressibility (ac), is given by ac = (e-€,)/(e/ +20!) +82 = (@ore) / (0’ ~00') 1&2 = (0'=00')/(eo-e) sas = (0'=00')/(e-e.) vou Select the correct statement. A, Coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay B. Coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is greater than that of a normally consolidated clay C. Coefficient of compressibility is constant for any clay D.None of the above Over-consolidation of soils is caused due to A. Erosion of over burden B.Melting of ice sheets glaciations ¢. Permanent rise of water table D.All the above after ‘The compressibility of clays is caused due to: A. Expulsion of double layer water from in between the grains B.Sliping of particles to positions of greater density C. Bending of particles as elastic sheets D.All the above 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 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial 172. 173 The maximum value of effective stress in the past divided by the present value is defined as over consolidation ratio (OCR). The 0.C.R consolidated clay is A. Less than 1 Bil ©. More than 1 D.None of thes of an over The ultimate Settlement of a soil is directly proportional to: A.Depth of the compressible soil strata B. Compressive index C. Void ratio D. Both A and B Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS TIME RATE OF CONSOLIDATION 174, Terzaghi’s theory of one dimensional consolidation assumes A.Soil is homogeneous and fully saturated B.Water and soil particles are incompressible C. Deformation of the soil, is entirely due to change in volume D.All the above 175. Pick up the correct statement from the following: ‘A. Coefficient of compressibility is the decrease in void ratio per unit increase of pressure B. The percent settlement at any time is called degree of consolidation C.Time factor is a dimensionless quantity D.All the above 176, Direct measurement of permeability of the specimen at any stage of loading can be made A.Only in fixed ring type consolidometer B.Only in floating ring type consolidometer c. Both A and B D.None of the above 177, Skempton's pore pressure coefficient B for saturated soil is Al B. Zero C. Between 0 and 1 D.Greater than 1 178.1€ C, is the coefficient of consolidation, “t” is the time and “d” is drainage path of one dimensional consolidation of soil, the time factor Ty, is given by A. = a/c BLT = t?/d'c, cs /at Cyt /ae 179, Degree of consolidation is A. Directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to drainage path B. Directly proportional to time and inversely proportional to square of drainage path C. Directly proportional to drainage path and inversely proportional to time D.Directly proportional to square of drainage path and inversely proportional to time 180. Terzaghi's theory of one dimensional consolidation assumes ‘A. Load is applied in one direction B. Coefficient of permeability is constant C. Excess pore water drains out only in the vertical direction D.A1l the above Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 181. The consolidation time for soils A.Increases with —increasing compressibility B.Decreases with — increasing permeability C. Increases rapidly with increasing size of soil mass D.All the above 182. Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay A.A gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease in effective pressure take place and aum of the two is constant B.A gradual decrease in neutral Pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure take place and sum of the two is constant ¢.Both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease D.Both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase 183. Coefficient of consolidation for clays normally A, Decreases with increase in liquid limit B. Increases with increase in liquid limit C.First increases and then decreases with increase in liquid Limit D. Remains constant at all liquid limits 184. The ratio of settlement at any time “e” to the final settlement, is known as A. Co-efficient of consolidation B. Degree of consolidation C. Consolidation index D. Consolidation of undisturbed soil 185. Time factor for a clay layer is ‘A.A dimensional parameter B. Directly proportional to permeability of soil €.Inversely proportional to drainage path D. Independent of thickness of clay layer 186. Coefficient of consolidation of a soil ds affected by ‘A. Compressibility B. Permeability cc. Both compressibility and permeability D.None of the above 187. The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as A. Compaction B. Consolidation . Swelling D.None of these Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS SHEAR STRENGTH OF SOIL 188. A triaxial shear test is preferred to direct shear test, because A.It can be performed under all three drainage conditions with complete control B. Precise measurement of pore pressure and change in volume during test, is not possible C.Stress distribution on the failure plane, is non uniform D.None of these 189. The shear strength of a soil A.Is directly proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil B.Is inversely proportional to the angle of internal friction of the soil €. Decreases with increase in normal with decrease in normal 190. Select the incorrect statement. A.In a direct shear box test, the plane of shear failure is predetermined B. Better control is achieved on the drainage of the soil in a triaxial compression test €.Stress distribution on the failure plane in the case of triaxial compression test is uniform D.Unconfined compression test can be carried out on all types of soils 191, The angle of internal friction, is least for ‘A, Angular-grained loose sand B. Angular ~grained dense sand C. Round-grained loose sand D. Clays 192. For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is ‘A. Direct shear test B.Triaxial compression test C. Unconfined compression test D.All the above 193. The triaxial apparatus is usually used for ‘A, Unconsolidated-undrained test B. Consolidated-undrained test C.Drained test D.All the above tests 194. Shear strength of a soil is a unique function of A. Effective stress only B.Total stress only C.Both effective stress and total stress D.None of the above Manila /Cabu/Bagulo p/w Jcebokcon/Revieonovatos Ocal 195. The angle that Coulomb's failure envelope makes with the horizontal is called ‘A. Cohesion B angle of internal friction C. Angle of repose D. None of the above 196. The angle between the directions of the failure and the major principal plane, is equal to A. 90° + effective angle of shearing resistance B.90° + half of the angle of shearing resistance c.45° - half of the angle of shearing resistance D.45° + half of the angle of shearing resistance 197. The angle of internal friction of clays, is usually ‘B.0° to 5: B.5° to 20° ©. 20° to 30° D. 30° to 45° 198. Failure of a slope occurs only when total shear force is A. Equal to total shearing strength B.Greater than total shearing strength . Less than total shearing strength D.None of these 199. The angle of internal friction is maximum for ‘A. angular-grained loose sand B. angular-grained dense sand C. round-grained dense sand D. round-grained loose sand 200.A direct shear test possesses the following disadvantage: A.A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick drainage B.A relatively thin thickness of sample permits quick dissipation of pore pressure developed during the test C.As the test progresses the area under shear, gradually changes D. None of the 201. Which one of the following statements 4s true for Mohr-Coulomb envelope? A.Coulomb suggests that the relationship between shear strength and normal stress, is adequately represented by the atraight line B.The generalised Mohr theory suggests that, though the shear stress depends on the normal stress, the relation is not linear ©. Coulomb and Mohr suggest that a definite relationship exists among the principal stress and the angle of internal friction D.All the above Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 202. 1£ drainage is permitted throughout the test, during the application of both normal, and shear stresses so that full consolidation occurs and no excess pore pressure is set up at any stage of thetest, is known as A. Quick test B.Drained test ©. Consolidated undrained test D.None of these 203. The shear resistance of a soil is constituted basically of the following component. A. The frictional resistance to translocation between the individual soil particles at their contact point B.To the structural relation to displacement of the soil because of the interlocking of the particles ©. Cohesion and adhesion between the surfaces of the soil particles D.A1l the above 204. Select the incorrect statement. A. Effective cohesion of a soil can never have a negative value B.Effective angle of internal friction for coarse grained soils is rarely below 30° C. Effective angle of internal friction for a soil increases as state of compactness increases. D.Effective angle of internal friction is a complicated function of mineralogy and clay size content 205, The Mohr's straight theory is based on the following fact: A.Material fails shear B. Ultimate strength of the material is determined by the stress in the plane of slip c. Failure criterion is independent of the intermediate principal stress D.All the above essentially by 206. Through a point in a loaded soil mass, there exists typical planes mutually orthogonal on which the stress is wholly normal and no shear stress acts, if is ALL B.2 c.3 D.4 207. Pick up the correct statement from the following: A.Failure plane carries maximum shear stress B. Failure plane does not carry maximum shear stress C.Failure plane carries shear stress equal to maximum shear stress D.None of the Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 208. On wetting, cohesive soils, A. Loose permeability B.Gain shear strength ©. Loose elasticity D. Decrease their shear strength 209. Pick up the correct statement from the following ‘A. An unconfined compression test is a special case of triaxial compression test B.An unconfined compression test is @ special case of direct shear test C. The confining pressure ie maximum during an unconfined compression test D. The cylindrical specimen of a soil is subjected to major principal stress till it fails due to shearing along the plane of the failure 210. The direct shear test suffers from the following disadvantage: A.Drain condition cannot be controlled B.Pore water pressure cannot be measured C. Shear stress on the failure plane is not uniform D.The area under the shear and vertical loads does not remain constant throughout the test ALL ARE DISADVANTAGES OF DIRECT SHEAR TEST 211. The length/diameter ratio of, cylindrical specimens used in triaxial test, is generally 8 vom 8 212. Pick up the correct statement from the following: A, Isotropic consolidation of clay can be obtained in the triaxial apparatus under equal all-round pressure B. If the present effective stress is the maximum to which the clay has ‘ever been subjected, it is called normally consolidated clay C. If the present effective stress in the past was more than present effective stress, it is called over-consolidated clay D. All the above 213. I€ the shearing stress is zero on two planes, then the angle between the two planes is a. 45° B. 90° cc. 135° D. 225° Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 214, The internal molecular attraction of a 215 216. 217 218. 219 220. 221. 222 soil, the cohesion A. Decreases as the moisture content B. Increases as the moisture content decreases C.Is more in well compacted clays D. Depends upon the external applied load The shearing strength of a cohesion- ess soil depends upon A. Dry density B.Rate of loading ©. Confining pressure D. Nature of loading The area of cross-section “A” failure or during any stage Triaxial Compression Test and initial length (L) and volume (V), related by the equation ALA = (V4A¥) / (L-AL) B.A = (V-AV)/(L+AL) C.A = (V-av)/(L~at) D.A = (V#aV)/(L4Az) If a cohesive soil specimen at of its ie subjected to a vertical compressive load, the inclination of the cracks to ‘the horizontal is A) 90° B) 45° c) 22.5° D) 0° The shear strength in pla undrained clay, is due to A, Inter-granular friction B. Internal friction ©. Cohesion D.None of these ‘The vane shear test is used for tie the in-situ determination of the undrained strength of the intact fully saturated > . Sands B. Clays C. Gravels D. Highly organic soile Depending upon the properties of a material, the failure envelope may A. Be either straight or curved B. Pass through the origin of stress C. Intersect the shear stress axis D. -AL1 the above Rankine Coulomb Coleman Mohr poergg ‘Through a point in a loaded soil, principal stress is maximum on A. Minor principal plane B. Intermediate principal plane C. Major principal plane D.None of these Manila /Cabu/Bagulo p/w Jcebokcon/Revieonovatos Ocal @ equation t = C + @ tang is given 223. In a deposit of normally consolidated clay A. Effective stress increases with depth but water content of soil and undrained strength decrease with depth B. Effective stress and water content increase with depth but undrained strength decreases with depth C. Effective stress and undrained strength increase with depth but water content decreases with depth D. Effective stress, water content and undrained strength decrease with depth 224. Cohesionless soil is ‘A. Sand B. Silt ¢. clay D. Clay and silt 225. The shear strength of a soil A. Increases with an incre: normal stress B. Is proportional to the cohesion of the soil C. Is generally known as the strength of the soil D.All the above in the 226. Unconfined compressive strength test A. Undrained test B.Drained test ©. Consolidated undrained test D. Consolidated drained test 227. For shear strength, triaxial shear test is suitable because A.It can be performed under all three drainage conditions B. Precise measurement of the pore pressure and volume change during the test is possible C.Stress distribution on the failure plane, is uniform D.All the above 228. In a consolidated drained test on a normally consolidated clay, the volume of the soil sample during shear ‘A. Decreases B. Increases C. Remains unchanged D.First increases and then decreases 229. At liquid limit, all soils possess ‘A.Same shear strength of small magnitude B.Same shear strength of large magnitude C.Difgerent shear strengths of mall magnitude D.Different shear strengths of large magnitude Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 230. In the triaxial compression test, the application of additional axial stress (ie. deviator stress) on the soil specimen produces shear stress on ‘A. Horizontal plane only B. Vertical plane only ¢.Both horizontal planes D.A1l planes except horizontal and vertical planes and vertical 231. Pick up the correct statement from the following: A.The property of a soil that enables it to become stiff in a relatively short time on standing is called thixotropy B.The ratio of shear strength in natural state to the remoulded shear strength under undrained conditions is called degree of sensitivity €.The difference between the undisturbed shear strength and remoulded shear strength is known remoulding loss D.All the above 232, Select the incorrect statement. Effective angle of resistance: A. Increases as the size of particles increases B. Increases as the soil gradation improves C.Is limited to a maximum value of 45° D.Is rarely more than 30° for fine grained soil 233. In a triaxial compression test when drainage is allowed during the first stage (i.e. application of cell Pressure) only and not during the second stage (i.e. application of deviator stress at constant cell pressure), the test is known as ‘A, Consolidated drained test B. Consolidated undrained test ©. Unconsolidated drained test D. Unconsolidated undrained test 234, When drainage is permitted under initially applied normal stress only and full primarily consolidation is allowed to take place, the test is known as A. Quick test B.Drained test C. Consolidated undrained test D.None of these 235. The maximum shear stress occurs on the filament which makes an angle with the horizontal plane equal to 30° 45° - 60° 290° vou Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek LATERAL EARTH PRESSURE 236. The major principal stress in an element of cohesion-less soil within the backfill of a retaining wall is: A.Vertical if the soil is in an active state of plastic equilibrium B. Vertical if the soil is in a passive state of plastic equilibrium . Inclined at 45° to the vertical plane D.None of the above 237. Rankine's theory of active earth Pressure assumes ‘A. Soil mass is homogeneous, dry and cohesionless B.Ground surface is a plane which may be horizontal or inclined ¢. Back of the wall is vertical and smooth D.All the above 238. Pick up the correct definition from the following A.The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall moves away from the back fill, is generally known as active earth pressure of the soil B.The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wail moves towards the soil, is generally known as passive earth pressure of the soil ©. The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall has no movement relative to the back fill, is known as ‘earth pressure at rest of the soil D.All the above 239. In active state of plastic equilibrium in a non cohesive soil with horizontal ground surface A.Major principal stress is horizontal B.Minor principal stress is vertical ©.Major principal stress is vertical D.Minor and major _ principal stresses are equally inclined to horizontal 240. If the back fill is having a uniform surcharge of intensity per unit area, the lateral pressure will be A.q times the lateral pressure within the surface B.1/q times the lateral pressure within the surface ©. Equal to a fill of height % equal to q/r, where r is the density of the backfill D.None of these Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 241, Rankine's theory of earth pressure assumes that the back of the wall is ‘A. Plane and smooth B. Plane and rough C. Vertical and smooth D. Vertical and rough 242. According to Coulomb's wedge theory, the active earth pressure slides the wedge ‘A.Down and outwards on a slip surface B.Up and inwards on a slip surface C. Horizontal upward and parallel to base D. Horizontal inward and parallel to base 243. The earth pressure of a soil at rest, is proportional to (where is the angle of internal friction of the soil) A. tan (45°-@) B, tan(45°+p) C. tan?(45°-) D.None of these 244, The effect of cohesion on a soil is to A.Reduce both the active earth pressure intensity and passive earth pressure intensity B. Increase both the active earth Pressure intensity and passive earth pressure intensity . Reduce the active earth pressure intensity but to increase the passive earth pressure intensity D.Increase the active earth pressure intensity but to reduce the passive earth pressure intensity 245. The coefficient k, of the active earth pressure, is given by Avks = (1 - tang)/(1 + tang) Bik, = (1 + tang)/(1 - tang) C.ks = (1 + sing)/(1 - sing) D.ky = (1 - sing)/(1 + sing) 246, The active earth pressure of a soil is proportional to (where » is the angle of friction of the soil) A. tan(45°-9) B. tan? (45°+9/2) c. tan? (45°-9/2) D. tan(45°+9) 247.A failure wedge retaining wall Moves away from the backfill B.Moves towards the backfill C. Sinks downwards D. Stresses equally by vertical and horizontal forces develops if a > 248, The total active earth pressure due to dry back £111 with no surcharge, acts at H/3 above the base of the wall and is directly proportional to AH B.\H cH Dw Manila /Cabu/Bagulo p/w Jcebokcon/Revieonovatos Ocal 249. Back fill with a sloping surface exerts a total active pressure P, on the wall of height H and acts at ‘A. H/4 above the base parallel to base B.H/2 above the base parallel to base ©.H/3 above the base parallel to base D.H/S above the base parallel to base 250. Coefficient of earth pressure at rest A. Less than active earth pressure but greater than passive earth pressure B.Greater than active _ earth pressure but less than passive arth pressure C. Greater than both the active earth pressure and passive earth pressure D.Less than both the active and passive earth pressures 251. Coulomb's wedge theory assumes that A.Back fill is dry, cohesionless, homogeneous and isotropic B.Slip surface is the plane which passes through the heel of the wall €. Position and direction of the resultant earth pressure are known D.All the above 252. The lateral retaining wall A.Is equal to mass of the soil retained B. Proportional to the depth of the soil, . Proportional to the square of the depth of the soil D. Proportional to the friction of the soil earth pressure on a internal 253. The passive earth pressure of a soil is proportional to (where p is the angle of internal friction ofthe soil) A. tan (45° - @) B. tan (45° + ) ©. tan2(45° - g) D. tan?(45° + @) Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS BEARING CAPACITY OF SOIL 254. The bearing capacity of a soil depends upon > Size of the particles B. Shape of the particles C. Cohesive properties of particles D.A1l the above 255. Pick up the correct statement applicable to plate load test A.Width of the test pit for plate load test is made five times the width of the plate B.At the centre of the test pit, a hole is dug out whose size is kept equal to the size of the test plate C. Bottom level of the hole dug at the centre of the test pit, is kept at the level of the actual formation D.All the above 256. When a cohesionless soil attains quick condition, it looses ‘A, Shear strength B. Bearing capacity . Both A and B D. Neither A nor B 257. The rise of water table below the foundation influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing ‘A.Cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance B.Cohesion and effective unit weight of soil C. Effective unit weight of soil and shearing effective angle of resistance D. Effective resistance angle of 258. Contact pressure beneath a footing resting on cohesive soil A. Less at edges compared to middle B.More at edges compared to middle C. Uniform throughout D.None of the above rigid 259. For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of a square bearing plate to be used in load plate test should be 30 to 75 cm square with a minimum thickness of AS mm B.10 mn c.15 mn D.25 mm 260. Terzaghi's analysis assumes A, Soil is homogeneous and isotropic B.Elastic zone has straight boundaries inclined at = to the horizontal and plastic zones fully developed ¢. Failure zones do not extend above the horizontal plane through the base of the footing D.A1l the above Manila /Cebu/Bagulo? s/n Jcebok con Revelations Ofek 261. 262. 263. 264. 265. 266. 267 268. The ultimate bearing capacity of a soil, is ‘A. Total load on the bearing area B.Safe load on the bearing area C.Load at which soil fails D. Load at which soil consolidates The minimum depth of foundations on ‘A. Sandy soils ie 80 om to 100 cm B.Clay soils is 90 cm to 160 cm C. Rocky soils is 5 cm to 50 cm D.ALl the above building Select the incorrect statement. ‘A. Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon the amount and direction of load B. Bearing capacity of a soil depends on the type of soil C. Bearing capacity of a soil depends upon shape and size of footing D.Bearing capacity of a soil is independent of rate of loading The maximum pressure which a soil can carry without shear failure, is called ‘A. Safe bearing capacity B.Net safe bearing capacity C.Net ultimate bearing capacity D. Ultimate bearing capacity Terzaghi's bearing capacity factors Ne, Nq and Nr are functions of ‘A. Cohesion only B.Angle of internal friction only ©. Both cohesion and angle of internal friction D.None of the above Rise of water table in cohesion-less soils upto ground surface reduces the net ultimate bearing capacity approximately by ‘A, 25% B. 508 c. 758 D. 908 Allowable bearing pressure for a foundation depends upon ‘A, Allowable settlement only B. Ultimate bearing capacity of soil only C. Both allowable settlement ultimate bearing capacity D.None of above and For a loose sand sample and a dense sand sample consolidated to the same effective stress ‘A. Ultimate strength is same and also peak strength is same B. Ultimate strength is different but peak strength is same C. Ultimate strength is same but peak strength of dense sand is greater than that of loose sand D. Ultimate strength is same but peak Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS 269. The maximum net pressure intensity causing shear failure of soil, is known A, Safe bearing capacity B.Net safe bearing capacity C.Net ultimate bearing capacity D. Ultimate bearing capacity 270. Which one of the following statements is true? ‘A. Clays are more porous than sands B. Pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of the soil C.Aluminous cement is used for foundations in chemical deposits D.All the above soils with 271, Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. When water table is above the base of a footing, the dry weight m should be used for soil below water table B.When water table is located somewhat below the base of a footing, the elastic wedge is partly of moist soil and partly of submerged soil, and a suitable reduction factor is used C.When water table is just at the base of the footing, no reduction factor is used D.None of these 272.In the plate loading test for determining the bearing capacity of soil, the size of square bearing plate should be A. Less than 300 mm B. Between 300 mm and 750 mm C. Between 750 mm and 1 m D.Greater than 1 m Manila /Cabu/Bagulo p/w Jcebokcon/Revieonovatos Ocal 273. Negative skin friction on piles A.Is caused due to relative settlement of the soil B.Is caused in soft clays C. Decreases the pile capacity D. All of the above 274. Pile foundations are preferred to for A. Bridge foundations B. Sky scraper buildings C. Residential buildings D. Runways. generally 275, The maximum load carried by a pile, when it continues to sink without further increase of load, is known as ‘A, Ultimate load carrying capacity B. Ultimate bearing capacity €. Ultimate bearing resistant D.All the above 276. Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. If the ratio of depth to width is less than 2, it is shallow foundation B.If the ratio of depth to width is more than 2, it is deep foundation C.If the ratio of the length to width is between 1 and 2, it is spread foundation D.All the above 277. Number of piles required to support a colum, is ALL vom 278. Under-reamed piles are generally A. Driven piles B. Bored piles C. Precast piles D. All the above Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranchNOVEMBER 2023 CE BOARD EXAM REFRESHER GEO COMPILATION OF TERMS SLOPE STABILITY 279. 280. 2e1 202 283. 284. 285. 286. 287 Manila /Cebu/Baguto= A plane inclined at an angle to the horizontal at which the soil is expected to stay in the absence of any lateral support, is known as A. Natural slope line B. Repose line C. The line D.A1l the above Factor of safety against sliding of a slope, is the ratio of A. Actual cohesion to that required to maintain stability of slope B.Shear strength to shear stress along the surface c. Neither A nor B D. Both A and B Failure of the stability of slopes, generally occurs along . Slip plane B.A horizontal surface C.A curved surface D.A1l the surfaces > The shearing force acting along the slice of a curved surface of slippage, causes the soil to slide A, Down at the centre B.Down at the toe C. Upward at the centre D.None of these The slip at critical generally known A. 6 1-line B. Rupture plane ¢. Slip plane D.All the above angle, is The change of moisture content of soils, changes the A. Value of the angle of repose B. Amount of compaction required C. Cohesive strength of soil D.All the above A soil mass is said to be in plastic equilibrium if It is stressed to maximum It is on the verge of failure + It is in plastic stage i It starts flowing vou For slopes of limited extent the surface of slippage, is usually along A parabolic are B.An elliptical arc C.A straight line D.A circular are > For a base failure of a slope, factor ALDE = 1 B.DE <1 c.pf>1 D. None of these depth 1a Jcebok con Revieonovatos Oficial 288. 289 If “C" is cohesion, “F” is factor of safety, “y” is unit weight, "H” is the maximum height of embankment, the stability nunber, is ‘A. F/CYB B.C/FYR c. H/cRy D. y/cEH If the failure of a finite slope occurs through the toe, it is known as A. Slope failure B. Face failure C. Base failure D. Toe failure Davao hp 7 acco revewimorains vedranch