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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass______________?

In hydrometer analysis for a soil mass______________?

A. both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are additive
B. both meniscus correction and dispersing agent correction are subtractive
C. meniscus correction is additive and dispersing agent correction is subtractive
D. meniscus correction is subtractive and dispersing agent correction is additive

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MCQs / Q&A, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Which of the following methods is most accurate for the determination of the water content of soil ?

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

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MCQs / Q&A, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is 100%, then the voids ratio of the sample is________________?

If 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

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MCQs / Q&A, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

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________________?

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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MCQs / Q&A, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering