Geotechnical Engineering (3130606) MCQs
MCQs of Earth Pressure & Stability of Slopes
| 51. |
If the soil properties for all identical depths below the surface are constant, it is a ________
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Option (b) |
| 52. |
A long natural slope of cohesion-less soil is inclined at 12° to the horizontal. What will be the factor of safety of the slope if φ = 30°?
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Option (b) |
| 53. |
Factor of safety with respect to height is given by ______________ equation.
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Option (a) |
| 54. |
A basic type of failure at a finite slope may occur due to ___________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
| 55. |
If the failure occurs along a surface of sliding that intersect the slope at its toe, the slide is known as ___________
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Option (b) |
| 56. |
The ratio of total depth to depth H is called _________
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Option (a) |
| 57. |
Planar surface commonly occur in __________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
| 58. |
The stability of a finite slope can be investigated by which of the following method?
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Option (d) |
| 59. |
Rectangular plot method has been suggested by _________
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Option (c) |
| 60. |
A basic type of failure at a finite slope may occur due to ___________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
