The ratio of the volume of water present in a given soil mass to the total volume of its voids, is known (A) Porosity (B) Void ratio (C) Percentage voids (D) Degree of saturation

The ratio of the volume of water present in a given soil mass to the total volume of its voids, is
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(A) Porosity
(B) Void ratio
(C) Percentage voids
(D) Degree of saturation
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Last Answer : b) Degree of saturation *

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

If the volume of voids is equal to the volume of solids in a soil mass, then the values of porosity and voids ratio respectively are (A) 1.0 and 0.0 (B) 0.0 and 1.0 (C) 0.5 and 1.0 (D) 1.0 and 0.5

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

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Last Answer : (C) 75 %

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Last Answer : (d) 90%

PROBLEM GThe moist unit weights of the soil are 105.73 pcf and 112.67 pcf, and the respective degree of saturation are 50.0% and 75.0%, compute the values of thevoid ratio, porosity, and specific gravity of the given soil?

Description : PROBLEM GThe moist unit weights of the soil are 105.73 pcf and 112.67 pcf, and the respective degree of saturation are 50.0% and 75.0%, compute the values of thevoid ratio, porosity, and specific gravity of the given soil?

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The ultimate consolidation settlement of a structure resting on a soil (A) Decreases with the increase in the initial voids ratio (B) Decreases with the decrease in the plastic limit (C) Increases with the increase in the initial voids ratio (D) Increases with the decrease in the porosity of the soil

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Last Answer : Answer: Option A

PROBLEM FA sample of soft saturated clay weighs 350 grams and has a volume of 205cc. After oven drying, the soil weighs 225 grams. Calculate the values of saturated unit weight, void ratio, porosity and specific gravity?

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The water content of soil is defined as the ratio of (A) Volume of water to volume of given soil (B) Volume of water to volume of voids in soil (C) Weight of water to weight of air in voids (D) Weight of water to weight of solids of given mass of soil

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A fundamental equation of void ratio (e), specific gravity (G), water content and degree of saturation (Sr ) is (A) e = /Sr(B) = eG/Sr(C) G = /S(D) Sr = /G

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Last Answer : (A) e = /Sr

The general relationship between specific gravity (G), weight of water ( ), degree of saturation (Sr ), void ratio (e) and bulk density ( ), is (A) = (S - eSr ) /(1 + e) (B) = (G + eSr ) /(1 + e) (C) = (1 + e) /(G + Sr ) (D) = (1 - Sr ) e/(G + Sr )

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Last Answer : (B) = (G + eSr ) /(1 + e)

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Last Answer : (b) 50.0%

The fundamental equation of air content (ac ), degree of saturation (Sr ) and void ratio (e), is (A) ac = e (1 - Sr )/(1 - e) (B) ac = e (1 + Sr )/(1 + e) (C) ac = e (1 - Sr )/(1 + e) (D) ac = e (1 + Sr )/(1 - e)

Description : The fundamental equation of air content (ac ), degree of saturation (Sr ) and void ratio (e), is (A) ac = e (1 - Sr )/(1 - e) (B) ac = e (1 + Sr )/(1 + e) (C) ac = e (1 - Sr )/(1 + e) (D) ac = e (1 + Sr )/(1 - e)

Last Answer : (C) ac = e (1 - Sr )/(1 + e)

Sensitivity of a soil can be defined as (A) Percentage of volume change of soil under saturated condition (B) Ratio of compressive strength of unconfined undisturbed soil to that of soil in a remoulded state (C) Ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids (D) None of the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The volume of underground water extracted by gravity drainage from a saturated soil, is known as yield (B) The ratio of volume drained to the total volume of material drained, is known as specific yield (C) The sum of specific yield and specific retention, is equal to porosity (D) All the above

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

PROBLEM EA Sample of moist soil has a water content of 20.0% and the moist unit weight of 21.09 KN/cu.meter. The specific gravity of the soil is 2.75. Compute the degree of saturation and the value of porosity?

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Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The void space between the soil grains, is filled partly with air and partly with water (B) In perfectly saturated soil, the voids are completely filled with water (C) In dry soil, the voids are completely filled with air (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

The relationship between void ratio (e) and porosity ratio (n) is: (A) n = (1 + e )/(1 - e) (B) e = (1 + n)/(1 - e) (C) n = e/(1 - e) (D) e = n/(1 - n)

Description : The relationship between void ratio (e) and porosity ratio (n) is: (A) n = (1 + e )/(1 - e) (B) e = (1 + n)/(1 - e) (C) n = e/(1 - e) (D) e = n/(1 - n)

Last Answer : (D) e = n/(1 - n)

Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Absolute humidity at a given temperature is equal to weight of moisture present in a unit volume (B) Relative humidity is the ratio of actual vapour pressure and saturation vapour pressure at the same temperature (C) Relative humidity is the ratio of the weight of the vapours present per unit volume to the weight of vapours which could be contained at the same temperature when fully saturated (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Valid range for S, the degree of saturation of soil in percentage is (A) S > 0 (B) S < 0 (C) 0 < S < 100 (D) 0 < S < 100

Description : Valid range for S, the degree of saturation of soil in percentage is (A) S > 0 (B) S < 0 (C) 0 < S < 100 (D) 0 < S < 100

Last Answer : (D) 0 < S < 100

Define voids ratio and porosity.

Description : Define voids ratio and porosity.

Last Answer : Voids ratio: It is the ratio of volume of voids to volume of solids called as voids ratio. Porosity: It is the ratio of volume of voids to the total volume of soil; called as porosity.

A moist soil sample of volume 60 cc. weighs 108 g and its dried weight is 86.4 g. If its absolute density is 2.52, the degree of saturation is (A) 54 % (B) 64 % (C) 74 % (D) 84 %

Description : A moist soil sample of volume 60 cc. weighs 108 g and its dried weight is 86.4 g. If its absolute density is 2.52, the degree of saturation is (A) 54 % (B) 64 % (C) 74 % (D) 84 %

Last Answer : (D) 84 %

the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is (A) Less than specific gravity of soil (B) Equal to specific gravity of soil (C) Greater than specific gravity of soil (D) Independent of specific gravity of soil

Description : the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is (A) Less than specific gravity of soil (B) Equal to specific gravity of soil (C) Greater than specific gravity of soil (D) Independent of specific gravity of soil

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

Voids ratio of a soil mass can (A) Never be greater than unity (B) Be zero (C) Take any value greater than zero (D) Take values between 0 and 1 only

Description : Voids ratio of a soil mass can (A) Never be greater than unity (B) Be zero (C) Take any value greater than zero (D) Take values between 0 and 1 only

Last Answer : (C) Take any value greater than zero

The ratio of the difference between the void ratio of the soil in its loosest state and its natural void ratio (e) to the difference between the void ratios in the loosest and fully dense state, is generally termed as (A) Degree of density (B) Relativity (C) Density index (D) All the above

Description : The ratio of the difference between the void ratio of the soil in its loosest state and its natural void ratio (e) to the difference between the void ratios in the loosest and fully dense state, is generally termed as (A) Degree of density (B) Relativity (C) Density index (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

A compacted soil sample using 10% moisture content has a weight of 200 g and mass unit weight of 2.0 g/cm3 . If the specific gravity of soil particles and water are 2.7 and 1.0, the degree of saturation of the soil is (A) 11.1 % (B) 55.6 % (C) 69.6 % (D) None of these

Description : A compacted soil sample using 10% moisture content has a weight of 200 g and mass unit weight of 2.0 g/cm3 . If the specific gravity of soil particles and water are 2.7 and 1.0, the degree of saturation of the soil is (A) 11.1 % (B) 55.6 % (C) 69.6 % (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) 55.6 %

When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration represents (A) One phase system (B) Two phase system with soil and air (C) Two phase system with soil and water (D) Three phase system

Description : When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration represents (A) One phase system (B) Two phase system with soil and air (C) Two phase system with soil and water (D) Three phase system

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A moist soil sample weighing 108 g has a volume of 60 cc. If water content is 25% and value of G = 2.52, the void ratio is (A) 0.55 (B) 0.65 (C) 0.75 (D) 0.80

Description : A moist soil sample weighing 108 g has a volume of 60 cc. If water content is 25% and value of G = 2.52, the void ratio is (A) 0.55 (B) 0.65 (C) 0.75 (D) 0.80

Last Answer : (C) 0.75

A soil sample of mass specific gravity 1.92 has moisture content 30%. If the specific gravity of solids is 2.75, the degree of saturation, is (A) 95.4 % (B) 95.5 % (C) 95.6 % (D) 95.7 %

Description : A soil sample of mass specific gravity 1.92 has moisture content 30%. If the specific gravity of solids is 2.75, the degree of saturation, is (A) 95.4 % (B) 95.5 % (C) 95.6 % (D) 95.7 %

Last Answer : Option D

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Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Fanning friction factor is inversely proportional to Reynolds number always (B) The property of a randomly packed bed (with raschig rings) is given by the ratio of the ... the ratio of the speed of the fluid to that of sound in the fluid under conditions of flow

Last Answer : (D) Mach number is given by the ratio of the speed of the fluid to that of sound in the fluid under conditions of flow

the coefficients of volume change and compressibility of a soil sample are 6.75 × 10-2 and 3 × 10-2 respectively, the void ratio of the soil sample, is (A) 1.10 (B) 1.15 (C) 1.20 (D) 1.30

Description : the coefficients of volume change and compressibility of a soil sample are 6.75 × 10-2 and 3 × 10-2 respectively, the void ratio of the soil sample, is (A) 1.10 (B) 1.15 (C) 1.20 (D) 1.30

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

A soil mass coated with a thin layer of paraffin weighs 460 g. When immersed, it displaces 299 cc of water. The weight of paraffin is 10 g. If specific gravity of solids is 2.5 and that of paraffin 0.9, the void ratio of soil, is (A) 0.55 (B) 0.60 (C) 0.65 (D) 0.70

Description : A soil mass coated with a thin layer of paraffin weighs 460 g. When immersed, it displaces 299 cc of water. The weight of paraffin is 10 g. If specific gravity of solids is 2.5 and that of paraffin 0.9, the void ratio of soil, is (A) 0.55 (B) 0.60 (C) 0.65 (D) 0.70

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

A soil sample of mass specific gravity 1.92 has moisture content 30%. If the specific gravity of solids is 2.75, the void ratio, is (A) 0.858 (B) 0.860 (C) 0.862 (D) 0.864

Description : A soil sample of mass specific gravity 1.92 has moisture content 30%. If the specific gravity of solids is 2.75, the void ratio, is (A) 0.858 (B) 0.860 (C) 0.862 (D) 0.864

Last Answer : Option C

The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly without rupture, elastic rebound and also a volume change, is known (A) Porosity (B) Plasticity (C) Permeability (D) Ductility

Description : The property of a soil which allows it to be deformed rapidly without rupture, elastic rebound and also a volume change, is known (A) Porosity (B) Plasticity (C) Permeability (D) Ductility

Last Answer : Answer: Option B

The capability of a soil mass of full width and depth to transmit water, is known (A) Porosity (B) Permeability (C) Transmissibility (D) None of these

Description : The capability of a soil mass of full width and depth to transmit water, is known  (A) Porosity  (B) Permeability  (C) Transmissibility  (D) None of these 

Last Answer : (B) Permeability 

The reduction in volume of soil due to squeezing out of water from the voids, is termed (A) Primary consolidation (B) Primary compression (C) Primary time effect (D) All the above

Description : The reduction in volume of soil due to squeezing out of water from the voids, is termed (A) Primary consolidation (B) Primary compression (C) Primary time effect (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

In the method of voids for determination of the quantity of cement paste, it is assumed that (A) Voids in coarse aggregates are filled by fine aggregates (B) Voids in fine aggregates are filled by the cement paste (C) Volume of fine aggregates is equal to total voids in coarse aggregates plus 10% extra (D) All the above

Description : In the method of voids for determination of the quantity of cement paste, it is assumed that (A) Voids in coarse aggregates are filled by fine aggregates (B) Voids in fine aggregates are filled by ... of fine aggregates is equal to total voids in coarse aggregates plus 10% extra (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as (A) Air entrained soil (B) Partially saturated soil (C) Dry soil (D) Dehydrated soil

Description : If the voids of a soil mass are full of air only, the soil is termed as (A) Air entrained soil (B) Partially saturated soil (C) Dry soil (D) Dehydrated soil

Last Answer : Option C