A. Uniformity coefficient represents the shape of the particle size distribution curve
B. For a well graded soil, both uniformity coefficient and coefficient of curvature are nearly unity
C. A soil is said to be well graded if it has most of the particles of about the same size
D. none of the above
Related Mcqs:
- Select the correct range of density index,ID ________________?
A. lD>0
B. ID>0
C. 0 < lD < 1
D. 0 < ID < 1 - Select the correct statement?
A. The greater the viscosity, the greater is permeability
B. The greater the unit weight, the greater is permeability
C. The greater the unit weight, the smaller is permeability
D. Unit weight does not affect per-meability - Select the correct statement?
A. coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay
B. coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is greater than that of a normally consolidated clay
C. coefficient of compressibility is cons-tant for any clay
D. none of the above - Select the correct statement?
A. Unit weight of dry soil is greater than unit weight of wet soil
B. For dry soils, dry unit weight is less than total unit weight
C. Unit weight of soil increases due to submergence in water
D. Unit weight of soil decreases due to submergence in water - Select the correct statement?
A. A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil
B. A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a non-uniform soil
C. Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability
D. Uniformity coefficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil - Which of the following types of soil is transported by gravitational forces ?
A. loess
B. talus
C. drift
D. dune sand - Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of soil ?
A. oven drying method
B. sand bath method
C. calcium carbide method
D. pycnometer method - For proper field control, which of the following methods is best suited for quick determination of water content of a soil mass ?
A. oven drying method
B. sand bath method
C. alcohol method
D. calcium carbide method - Which of the following methods is best suited for determination of permeability of coarse-grained soils ?
A. constant head method
B. falling head method
C. both the above
D. none of the above - Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of permeability of clayey soil ?
A. constant head method
B. falling head method
C. horizontal permeability test
D. none of the above
