Relative density of a compacted dense sand is approximately equal to_____________?

Related Mcqs:

1. If the sand in-situ is in its densest state, then the relative density of sand is_____________?

   A. zero
   B. 1
   C. between 0 and 1
   D. greater than 1

2. For a loose sand sample and a dense sand sample consolidated to the same effective stress_____________?

   A. ultimate strength is same and also peak strength is same
   B. ultimate strength is different but peak strength is same
   C. ultimate strength is same but peak strength of dense sand is greater than that of loose sand
   D. ultimate strength is same but peak

3. The maximum dry density upto which any soil can be compacted depends upon____________?

   A. moisture content only
   B. amount of compaction energy only
   C. both moisture content and amount of compaction energy
   D. none of the above

4. Which one of the following clays behaves like a dense sand ?

   A. over-consolidated ciay with a high over-consolidation ratio
   B. over-consolidated clay with a low over-consolidation ratio
   C. normally consolidated clay
   D. under-consolidated clay

5. Coarse grained soils are best compacted by a_______________?

   A. drum roller
   B. rubber tyred roller
   C. sheep’s foot roller
   D. vibratory roller

6. For better strength and stability, the fine grained soils and coarse grained soils are compacted respectively as____________________?

   A. dry of OMC and wet of OMC
   B. wet of OMC and dry of OMC
   C. wet of OMC and wet of OMC
   D. dry of OMC and dry of OMC where OMC is optimum moisture content

7. A soil has a bulk density of 22 kN/m3 and water content 10 %. The dry density of soil is_______________?

   A. 18.6 kN/m3
   B. 20.0 kN/m3
   C. 22.0 kN/m3
   D. 23.2 kN/m3

8. The hydraulic head that would produce a quick condition in a sand stratum of thickness 1.5 m, specific gravity 2.67 and voids ratio 0.67 is equal to_______________?

   A. 1.0m
   B. 1.5 m
   C. 2.0 m
   D. 3m

9. Sand particles are made of________________?

   A. rock minerals
   B. kaolinite
   C. illite
   D. montmorillonite

10. The coefficient of active earth pressure for a loose sand having an angle of internal friction of 30° is___________________?

    A. 1/3
    B. 3
    C. 1
    D. 1/2