Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of SoilsDefinitions and Properties of SoilsClassification of Soils and Clay MineralogyEffective Stress and PermeabilitySeepage AnalysisCompaction of SoilCompressibility and ConsolidationShear Strength of SoilStress Distribution of SoilRetaining Wall and Earth PressureStability of SlopesShallow FoundationPile FoundationSoil StabilizationOrigin of Soils
Practice QuestionsMarks 1
1
Consider the statements P and Q.
P: Soil particles formed by mechanical weathering, and close to their origin are generally subrounded.
Q: Activity of the clay physically signifies its swell potential.
Which one of the following options is CORRECT?
GATE CE 2024 Set 1
2
The specific gravity of a soil is 2.60. The soil is at 50% degree of saturation with a water content of 15%. The void ratio of the soil is _______.
GATE CE 2023 Set 1
3
The correct match between the physical states of the soils given in Group-I and the governing conditions given in Group-II is
| Group-I | Group-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | normally consolidated soil. | P. | sensitivity > 16 |
| 2. | quick clay | Q. | dilation angle = 0 |
| 3. | sand in critical state. | R. | liquid limit > 50 |
| 4. | clay of high plasticity. | S. | over consolidation ratio = 1 |
GATE CE 2022 Set 1
4
Aeolian Soils are
GATE CE 1995
5
When the product of rock weathering is not transported as sediment but remains in place, is called
GATE CE 1991