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Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of Soils
Marks 1
Definitions and Properties of Soils
Marks 1Marks 2
Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy
Marks 1
Effective Stress and Permeability
Marks 1Marks 2
Seepage Analysis
Marks 1Marks 2
Compaction of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Compressibility and Consolidation
Marks 1Marks 2
Shear Strength of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Stress Distribution of Soil
Marks 1Marks 2
Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure
Marks 1Marks 2
Stability of Slopes
Marks 1Marks 2
Shallow Foundation
Marks 1Marks 2
Pile Foundation
Marks 1Marks 2
Soil Stabilization
Marks 1
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

Let $$\sigma$$'v and $$\sigma$$'h denote the effective vertical stress and effective horizontal stress, respectively. Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a soil element to reach the failure state under Rankine's passive earth pressure condition?

A
$$\sigma$$'v < $$\sigma$$'h
B
$$\sigma$$'v > $$\sigma$$'h
C
$$\sigma$$'v = $$\sigma$$'h
D
$$\sigma$$'v + $$\sigma$$'h = 0
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

As per Rankine's theory of earth pressure, the inclination of failure planes is $$\left( {45 + {\phi \over 2}} \right)^\circ $$ with respect to the direction of the minor principal stress.

The above statement is correct for which one of the following options?

A
Only the active state and not the passive state
B
Only the passive state and not the active state
C
Both active as well as passive state
D
Neither active nor passive state
Questions Asked from Marks 1
GATE CE 2022 Set 1 (2)
GATE CE Subjects
Engineering Mechanics
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Construction Material and Management
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Geotechnical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
Hydrology
Irrigation
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
General Aptitude