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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 2025 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

The results of a consolidated drained triaxial test on a normally consolidated clay are shown in the figure. The angle of internal friction is

GATE CE 2025 Set 1 Geotechnical Engineering - Shear Strength of Soil Question 1 English
A
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)$
B
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
C
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{3}\right)$
D
$\sin ^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)$
2
GATE CE 2023 Set 2
Numerical
+1
-0
An unconfined compression strength test was conducted on a cohesive soil. The test specimen failed at an axial stress of 76 kPa. The undrained cohesion (in kPa, in integer) of the soil is _____
Your input ____
3
GATE CE 2023 Set 1
Numerical
+1
-0
A drained direct shear test was carried out on a sandy soil. Under a normal stress of 50 kPa, the test specimen failed at a shear stress of 35 kPa. The angle of internal friction of the sample is ________ degree (round off to the nearest integer).
Your input ____
4
GATE CE 2022 Set 2
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33

Match the following in Column X with Column Y :

Column X Column Y
P. In a triaxial compression test, with increase of axial strain in loose sand under drained shear condition. The volumetric strain. I. decreases
Q. In a triaxial compression test, with increase of axial strain in loose sand under undrained shear condition, the excess pore water pressure. II. increase
R. In a triaxial compression test, the pore pressure parameter "B" for a saturated soil. III. remains same
S. For shallow strip footing in pure saturated clay, Terzaghi's bearing capacity factor (N$$_q$$) due to surcharge. IV. is always 0.0
V. is always 1.0
VI. is always 0.5

Which one of the following combinations is correct?

A
(P)-(I), (Q)-(II), (R)-(V), (S)-(VI)
B
(P)-(I), (Q)-(III), (R)-(VI), (S)-(IV)
C
(P)-(I), (Q)-(I), (R)-(IV), (S)-(V)
D
(P)-(I), (Q)-(II), (R)-(V), (S)-(V)
Questions Asked from Marks 1
GATE CE 2025 Set 1 (1) GATE CE 2023 Set 2 (1) GATE CE 2023 Set 1 (1) GATE CE 2022 Set 2 (1)
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