218. The Westergaard analysis is used for
A. sandy soils
B. cohesive soils
C.stratified soils
D. clayey soils.
219. The equation T = C + a tan (1) is given by
A. Rankine
B. Coulomb
C. Culaman
D. Mohr.
220. The effective size of particles of soil is denoted by
A. D10
B. D20
C. D30
D. D60.
221. A decrease in water content results in a reduction of the volume of a soil in
A. liquid state
B. plastic state
C. semi solid state
D. all of these.
222. The plasticity of fine soils may be assessed by means of
A. dry strength test
B. toughness test
C. dilatancy test
D. all of these.
223. A partially saturated soil is classified as
A. one phase soil
B. two phase soil
C. three phase soil
D. four phase soil.
224. If the bulk density of the soil is p and water content co, then dry density of the soil, is
A.
B.
C.
D.
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