GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING THEORY-2 & CONCRETE TECH (WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) .

Q 10423) Optimum moisture content is obtained from:[SSC JE 2015] (a)triaxial test (b)standard proctor test (c)consolidation test (d)hydrometer test correct answers B More Q 10422) Black cotton soil is not suitable for foundation because of its:[SSC JE 2015] (a)low bearing capacity (b)cohesive particles (c)swelling and shrinkage (d)black colour correct answers C More Q 10398) .The depth of foundation is usually calculated from:[SSC JE 2015] (a) Rankine's formula (b) Newton's formula (c) De Almbert's formula (d) Gutter's formula correct answers A More Q 10303) A retaining wall of trapezoidal section having base which 'b' retains earth at its back. For no tension to be developed at base, the resultant force will intersect the base from centre line of the line, within a distance of