CIVIL ENGINEERING

Soil Properties - Objective Question

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Q1. Pycnometer method is used to determine

a. Water content and void ratio b. Specific gravity
c. Specific gravity and dry density d. Specific gravity and water content

Q2. The soil that will have generally maximum void ratio is
a. Gravel b. Sand
c. Silt d. Clay

Q3. For a stable packing of regular spheres at the minimum density, the void ratio is
a. 0.91 b. 0.81
c. 0.65 d. 0.34

Q4. Dry density of soil can be defined as the ratio of

a. Weight of solids to the total volume b. Weight of the soil to the total volume of solids
c. Unit weight of the soil to the unit weight of water d. None

Q5. For a dense packing regular spheres at the maximum density, the void ratio is
a. 0.91 b. 0.81
c. 0.65 d. 0.35

Q6. When porosity is 50%, the void ratio is

a. 0 b. 0.5
c. 1 d. 1.5

Q6. The standard method of deterring water content is

a. Oven drying method b. Alcohol method
c. Calcium carbide method d. Pycnometer method

Q7. If the void ratio is 0.5, then the porosity is

a. 0.333 b. 1
c. 0.666 d. 0.5

Q8. The wt. of a container is 40gm and the weight of the container and wet soil sample is 100gm. On oven drying
for 24hrs. the wt. of container with dry soil is found to be 80gm. The water content of the soil is
a. 40% b. 50% c. 80% d. 33.33%

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Soil Properties - Objective Question

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Q9. A soil has a bulk density of 1.80 gm/cc at a water content of 5%. If the void ratio remains constant, then its
bulk density for a water content of 10% will be
a. 1.98 g/cc b. 1.80 g/cc c. 1.70 g/cc d. 1.88 g/cc

Q10. For a soil in natural state, void ratio is 1, water content is 30% and G-2.50, the degree of saturation is
a. 0% b. 150% c. 75% d. 30%

Q11. A soil has a bulk density of 2.44 g/cc and water content of 20% the dry density of the sample is
a. 1.25 g/cc b. 1.5 g/cc c. 2 g/cc d. 2.5 g/cc

Q12. A sample of dry soil weighs 120 gm and its volume 80ml. if the specific gravity is 2.80, the void ratio of the
sample is
a. 1 b. 0.5 c. 1.5 d. 0.86

Q13. The specific gravity of a soil sample is 2.7 and its void ratio is 0.945. when it is fully saturated, moisture
content of the soil will be
a. 2.8% b. 25% c. 35% d. 95%

Q14. In a wet soil mass, air occupies one-sixth of its volume and water occupies one-third of its volume. The void
ratio of the soil is
a. 0.25 b. 0.5 c. 1.0 d. 1.5

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Q15. 1 A saturated clay has a water content of 39.3% and bulk sp. Gravity of 1.84, the specific gravity of the soil is
a. 2.65 b. 1.95 c. 2.74 d. 2.95

Q15.2 The void ratio of the soil is (Refer data from previous question)
a. 1.45 b. 1.08 c. 0.65 d. 0.74

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Q16.1 A soil has a bulk density of 2.05 g/cc and water content of 18%, G=2.67. The void ratio of the soil is
a. 0.54 b. 0.85 c. 0.65 d. 0.85

Q16.2 The degree of saturation of the soil is (Refer data from previous question)
a. 65.7% b. 76.6% c. 89.5% d. 93.5%

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Q17.1 A soil is to be excavated from a borrow pit which has a density of 1.75 g/cc and w.c. of 12%. The G=2.7, the
soil is compacted to that water content of 18% and dry density of 1.65 g/cc. For 100 cu.mt. of soil in fill,
estimate Quantity of soil to be excavated from the pit, in cu.mt.
a. 1060 b. 1056 c. 945 d. 940

Q17.2 For the above question – what is the amount of water to be added in Metric Tons
a. 1.6 b. 28 c. 99 d. 124

Q18. A natural soil deposit has a bulk density of 1.90 g/cu.cm and water content of 6%. Assume G = 2.67.
Assuming the voids ratio to remain constant, what will be the degree of saturation at water content of
16%.
a. 65.7% b. 76.6% c. 87.1% d. 93.5%

Q19. If a soil sample of weight 0.18kg having a volume of 10-4 cu.mt. and dry unit weight of 1600 kg/cu.mt is
mixed with 0.02kgs of water. Then the final water content in the sample will be
a. 30% b. 25% c. 20% d. 12.5%

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Q20. For constructing an embankment the soil is transported from a borrow area using a truck which can carry 6
cu.mt. of soil at a time. The details are as follows
Property Borrow Area Truck (Lose) Field (Compacted)
Bulk density (g/cc) 1.66 1.15 1.82
Water content % 8 6 14

Q20.1 Quantity of soil to be excavated from the pit, in cu.mt. for a compacted earth fill of 100 cu.mt is
a. 104 cu.mt b. 146 cu.mt c. 98 cu.mt d. 87 cu.mt

Q20.2 The number of truckloads of soil required to obtain 100 cu.mt of compacted earth fill is
a. 12 nos. b. 56 nos. c. 25 nos. d. 33 nos.

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Q21.1. A saturated clay has a water content of 39.3% and bulk sp.gravity of 1.84%. The sp.gravity of Soil is
a. 2.65 b. 1.95 c. 2.74 d. 2.95

Q21.2 For the above question – the void ratio of the soil is
a. 1.45 b. 1.08 c. 0.65 d. 0.74

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