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Geotechnical Engineering Practice Test 9


Correct Answer: 2 points | Wrong: -1 point
Grades: A* (100% score) | A (80%-99%) | B (60%-80%) | C (40%-60%) | D (0%-40%)
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1. The diagram shows a soil profile with following properties
Sand layer:
Clay layer: W=38%, Cc=0.26, G=2.72
Find the settlement of the clay layer.

2. If the initial voids ratio is 0.964 for a layer of height 100cm. It is located with 200KN/m2 and the void ratio becomes 0.822. Find the settlement.

3. The logarithm of time fitting method was suggested by ______

4. If change in voids ratio is 0.18 and change in effective pressure is 100KN/m2, then the coefficient of compressibility is ______

5. The coefficient of consolidation can be found by _____________

6. The height Hs of the solids of the specimen with respect to weight of dried specimen is _____________

7. For a dry soil mass of 180.4 g, specific gravity 2.68 and cross-sectional area of specimen as 50 cm2, find the height of solids Hs.

8. The change in voids ratio method is applicable for _________________

9. The consolidation test data are not used to find _________

10. The Standard Proctor test was developed by ________


 

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