Soil Mechanics MCQ - Section 2

Question No. 6.

Immediate settlement of a shallow foundation clayey soil occurs due to

A. rapid release of excess pore pressure

B. Shear distortion

C. rapid rate of construction

D. breakage of primary structure of soil

Question No. 7.

Piles under marine structure and waves action are spread to a

A. maximum of 5 diameter apart

B. minimum of 5 diameter apart

C. maxumum of 3 diameter apart

D. minimum of 3 diameter apart

Question No. 8.

Multi under -reamed piles are generally provided in

A. silty soil

B. sandy soil

C. expansive clayey soil

D. organic soil

Question No. 9.

Negative skin friction develops in a pile when

A. the pile settles excessively due to superimposed load

B. the pile and surrounding soil settles excessively

C. the pile and surrounding soil settles more than the pile due to consolidation

D. the pile settles more than the surrounding soil

Question No. 10.

Cofferdams suitable for irregular and rocky riverbeds are

A. timber cribwork type

B. sheet pile type

C. cellular type

D. Double wall type

Soil Mechanics MCQ – Section 2