Geotechnical Engineering (3130606) MCQs
MCQs of Earth Pressure & Stability of Slopes
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The plastic state of stress when the failure is imminent was investigated by ___________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
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___________ is used for maintaining the ground surface at different elevations.
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Answer:
Option (b) |
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The material retained by the retaining wall is known as_________
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Answer:
Option (c) |
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The portion of backfill lying above a horizontal plane of wall is called ________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
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Surcharge angle β is ____________
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Answer:
Option (c) |
| 6. |
The coefficient of earth pressure for active state of plastic equilibrium in terms of sine function is _______
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Answer:
Option (b) |
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During the active state of plastic equilibrium, the retaining wall moves _______
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Answer:
Option (b) |
| 8. |
During the passive state of plastic equilibrium, the retaining wall moves _______
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Answer:
Option (a) |
| 9. |
In active state of plastic equilibrium, the earth pressure on the wall ________
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Answer:
Option (b) |
| 10. |
In passive state of plastic equilibrium, the earth pressure on the wall ________
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Answer:
Option (a) |
