Geotechnical Engineering

Soils

Question 1
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Pass Ratio : 100%
The best known classification system in textural classification is __________
M.I.T. classification system
Triangular classification of U.S. public road administration
Indian classification system
International classification
Explanation:
Triangular classification of U.S. public road administration is a commonly used system for textural classification.
Question 2
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The purpose of soil classification is to ___________
To arrange various soils types in to groups
To use it for various purpose
For finding its properties
For investigating the soil
Explanation:
The purpose of soil classification is to arrange various types of soils in to groups according to their engineering or agricultural properties.
Question 3
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Textural classification is most suitable for ____________
Clay soil
Wet soil
Coarse grained soil
Soil with moist
Explanation:
Since the textural classification is based on the percentages of sand, silt, and clay size making up the soil. Such a classification is more suitable for describing coarse-grained soil.
Question 4
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The performance of the soil, when used for pavement construction is found out by using _____________
Quality test
Group index
Material test
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
As group index is a mean of rating the value of soil as a sub-grade material. It can be used for finding the performance and quality of the soil.
Question 5
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Pass Ratio : 100%
Which of the following terms are used to indicate grain sizes?
Gravel
Sand
Silt
All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Terms such as gravel, sand, silt, and clay are used to indicate grain sizes. These terms are used only as a designation of particle size.
Question 6
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Pass Ratio : 100%
Indian standard classification of soil is based on _________
PRA system
International soil classification
M.I.T system
Indian system
Explanation:
Indian standard classification (IS: 1948-1970) is based on the M.I.T. system.
Question 7
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Particle size classification is best suited for _________
Coarse grained soil
Clay soil
Dry soil
All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Since properties of clay soils is less dependent on particle size distrubution(textural classification) and more dependent on size it is best suited for clay soil.
Question 8
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Pass Ratio : 100%
The type of triangle, used in textural classification of soil is _____________
Right angled triangle
Equilateral triangle
Perpendicular triangle
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
A triangle, having equal length of sides (i.e. Equilateral triangle) is used in textural classification chart.
Question 9
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Public road administration (PRA) system is based on _____________
Particle-size composition and Plasticity characteristics
Particle size distribution
All of the mentioned
None of the mentioned
Explanation:
HRB classification system, also known as public road administration (PRA) is based on both the particle-size composition and plasticity characteristics.
Question 10
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Pass Ratio : 100%
Systems which are used for classification of soil based on particle size are __________
PRA system of united states
Indian standard classification system
International soil classification
All of the mentioned
Explanation:
Based on particle size, soil can be classified as