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phase relationships of soil
a natural soil deposits has bulk density of 1.90g/cm^3 and water content of 6 percent . assume G=2.67 . asuming the voids ratio to remain constant , what will be degree of saturation at water content of 16%?
a natural soil deposits has bulk density of 1.90g/cm^3 and water content of 6 percent . assume G=2.67 . asuming the voids ratio to remain constant , what will be degree o...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 10
The most appropriate triaxial test to assess the long-term stability of an excavated clay slope is consolidated drained test unconsolidated undrained test consolidated undrained test unconfined compression test
The most appropriate triaxial test to assess the long-term stability of an excavated clay slope isconsolidated drained testunconsolidated undrained testconsolidated undra...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 11
As per the Unified Soil Classification System $\text{(USCS)}$, the type of soil represented by $\text{MH}$' is Inorganic silts of high plasticity with liquid limit more than $50\%$ Inorganic silts of low plasticity with liquid limit less ... high plasticity with liquid limit less than $50\%$ Inorganic clays of low plasticity with liquid limit more than $50\%$
As per the Unified Soil Classification System $\text{(USCS)}$, the type of soil represented by ‘$\text{MH}$’ isInorganic silts of high plasticity with liquid limit mo...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 30
A clay layer of thickness $\text{H}$ has a preconsolidation pressure $p_{c}$ and an initial void ratio $e_{0}$.The initial effective overburden stress at the mid-height of the layer is $p_{0}$. At the same location, the increment in effective stress due to applied external load ...
A clay layer of thickness $\text{H}$ has a preconsolidation pressure $p_{c}$ and an initial void ratio $e_{0}$.The initial effective overburden stress at the mid-height o...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 35
From laboratory investigations, the liquid limit, plastic limit, natural moisture content and flow index of a soil specimen are obtained as $60\%, 27\%, 32\%$ and $27$, respectively. The corresponding toughness index and liquidity index of the soil specimen, respectively, are $0.15$ and $1.22$ $0.19$ and $6.60$ $1.22$ and $0.15$ $6.60$ and $0.19$
From laboratory investigations, the liquid limit, plastic limit, natural moisture content and flow index of a soil specimen are obtained as $60\%, 27\%, 32\%$ and $27$, r...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 2 | Question: 47
The void ratio of a clay soil sample $\text{M}$ decreased from $0.575$ to $0.510$ when the applied pressure is increased from $\text{120 kPa}$ to $\text{180 kPa}$. For the same increment in pressure, the void ratio of another clay ... of consolidation of sample $\text{M}$ to sample $\text{N } (\textit{round off to three decimal places}$) is __________________
The void ratio of a clay soil sample $\text{M}$ decreased from $0.575$ to $0.510$ when the applied pressure is increased from $\text{120 kPa}$ to $\text{180 kPa}$. For th...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 7
In an Oedometer apparatus, a specimen of fully saturated clay has been consolidated under a vertical pressure of $\text{50 kN/m}^2$ and is presently at equilibrium. The effective stress and pore water pressure immediately on increasing the vertical stress to $\text{150 kN/m}^2$, ... $\text{50 kN/m}^2$ and $\text{100 kN/m}^2$ $0$ and $\text{150 kN/m}^2$
In an Oedometer apparatus, a specimen of fully saturated clay has been consolidated under a vertical pressure of $\text{50 kN/m}^2$ and is presently at equilibrium. The e...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 8
A partially-saturated soil sample has natural moisture content of $25\%$ and bulk unit weight of $\text{18.5 kN/m}^3$. The specific gravity of soil solids is $2.65$ and unit weight of water is $\text{9.81 kN/m}^3$. The unit weight of the soil sample on full saturation is $\text{21.12 kN/m}^3$ $\text{19.03 kN/m}^3$ $\text{20.12 kN/m}^3$ $\text{18.50 kN/m}^3$
A partially-saturated soil sample has natural moisture content of $25\%$ and bulk unit weight of $\text{18.5 kN/m}^3$. The specific gravity of soil solids is $2.65$ and u...
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GATE Civil 2021 Set 1 | Question: 31
Based on drained triaxial shear tests on sands and clays, the representative variations of volumetric strain $\left ( \Delta V/V \right )$ with the shear strain $\left ( \gamma \right )$ is shown in the figure. Choose ... clay Curve $P$ represents loose sand and normally consolidated clay, while Curve $Q$ represents dense sand and overconsolidated clay
Based on drained triaxial shear tests on sands and clays, the representative variations of volumetric strain $\left ( \Delta V/V \right )$ with the shear strain $\left ( ...
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GATE2020-CE-1-7
In a two-dimensional stress analysis, the state of stress at a point $P$ is $\begin{bmatrix} \sigma \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix}\sigma_{xx} &\tau_{xy} \\ \tau_{xy} &\sigma_{yy} \end{bmatrix}$ The necessary and sufficient condition for existence of the state of pure shear at ... $\tau_{xy}=0$ $\sigma_{xx}+\sigma_{yy}=0$ $(\sigma_{xx}-\sigma_{yy})^2+4\tau^2_{xy}=0$
In a two-dimensional stress analysis, the state of stress at a point $P$ is $$\begin{bmatrix} \sigma \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix}\sigma_{xx} &\tau_{xy} \\ \tau_{xy} &\...
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GATE2020-CE-1-22
In a drained triaxial compression test, a sample of sand fails at deviator stress of $150\:kPa$ under confining pressure of $50\:kPa$. The angle of internal friction (in degree, round off to the nearest integer) of the sample, is ______
In a drained triaxial compression test, a sample of sand fails at deviator stress of $150\:kPa$ under confining pressure of $50\:kPa$. The angle of internal friction (in ...
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soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
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GATE2020-CE-1-28
Distributed load(s) of $50\:kN/m$ may occupy position(s) (either continuously or in patches) on the girder $\textbf{PQRST}$ as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale) The maximum negative (hogging) bending moment (in $kN.m$) that occurs at point $\textbf{R}$, is $22.50$ $56.25$ $93.75$ $150.00$
Distributed load(s) of $50\:kN/m$ may occupy position(s) (either continuously or in patches) on the girder $\textbf{PQRST}$ as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale...
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effective-stress
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GATE2020-CE-1-34
The total stress paths corresponding to different loading conditions, for a soil specimen under the isotropically consolidated stress state (O), are shown below ... $OP-III, OQ-II, OR-I, OS-IV$ $OP-I, OQ-III, OR-II, OS-IV$
The total stress paths corresponding to different loading conditions, for a soil specimen under the isotropically consolidated stress state (O), are shown below $\begin{...
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consolidation
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GATE2020-CE-1-47
Water flows in the upward direction in a tank through $2.5\;m$ thick sand layer as shown in the figure. The void ratio and specific gravity of sand are $0.58$ and $2.7$, respectively. The sand is fully saturated. Unit weight of water is $10\:kN/m^3$. The ... (in $kPa$, round off to two decimal places) at point $\textbf{A}$, located $1\:m$ above the base of tank, is ______.
Water flows in the upward direction in a tank through $2.5\;m$ thick sand layer as shown in the figure. The void ratio and specific gravity of sand are $0.58$ and $2.7$, ...
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numerical-answers
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GATE2020 CE-2-6
The state of stress represented by Mohr’s circle shown in the figure is uniaxial tension biaxial tension of equal magnitude hydrostatic stress pure shear
The state of stress represented by Mohr’s circle shown in the figure isuniaxial tensionbiaxial tension of equal magnitudehydrostatic stresspure shear
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Soil Mechanics
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soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
mohr's-circle
stress-paths
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GATE2020 CE-2-10
Soil deposit formed due to transportation by wind is termed as aeolian deposit alluvial deposit estuarine deposit lacustrine deposit
Soil deposit formed due to transportation by wind is termed asaeolian depositalluvial depositestuarine depositlacustrine deposit
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soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
soil-structure
aeolian-deposit
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GATE2020 CE-2-11
A sample of $500\:g$ dry sand, when poured into a $2$ litre capacity cylinder which is partially filled with water, displaces $188\:cm^3$ of water. The density of water is $1\:g/cm^3.$ The specific gravity of the sand is $2.72$ $2.66$ $2.55$ $2.52$
A sample of $500\:g$ dry sand, when poured into a $2$ litre capacity cylinder which is partially filled with water, displaces $188\:cm^3$ of water. The density of water i...
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Soil Mechanics
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geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
specific-gravity
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GATE2020 CE-2-22
A soil has dry unit weight of $15.5\: kN/m^3$, specific gravity of $2.65$ and degree of saturation of $72\: %.$ Considering the unit weight of water as $10\: kN/m^3$, the water content of the soil (in $\%$ round off to two decimal places) is __________.
A soil has dry unit weight of $15.5\: kN/m^3$, specific gravity of $2.65$ and degree of saturation of $72\: %.$ Considering the unit weight of water as $10\: kN/m^3$, the...
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Soil Mechanics
gate2020-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
quicksand-condition
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GATE2020 CE-2-23
A one-dimensional consolidation test is carried out on a standard $19\: mm$ thick clay sample. The oedometer’s deflection gauge indicates a reading of $2.1\: mm$, just before removal of the load, without allowing any swelling. The void ratio is $0.62$ at this stage. The initial void ratio (round off to two decimal places) of the standard specimen is __________.
A one-dimensional consolidation test is carried out on a standard $19\: mm$ thick clay sample. The oedometer’s deflection gauge indicates a reading of $2.1\: mm$, just ...
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Soil Mechanics
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numerical-answers
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GATE2020 CE-2-34
Permeability tests were carried out on the samples collected from two different layers as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The relevant horizontal $(k_h)$ and vertical $(k_v)$ coefficients of permeability are indicated for each layer. The ratio of the equivalent horizontal to vertical coefficients of permeability, is $37.29$ $80.20$ $68.25$ $0.03$
Permeability tests were carried out on the samples collected from two different layers as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The relevant horizontal $(k_h)$ an...
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Soil Mechanics
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coefficient-of-permeability
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geotechnical-engineering
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GATE2020 CE-2-47
A constant-head permeability test was conducted on a soil specimen under a hydraulic gradient of $2.5$. The soil specimen has specific gravity of $2.65$ and saturated water content of $20\%.$ If the coefficient of permeability of the soil is $0.1\: cm/s$, the seepage velocity (in $cm/s,$ round off to two decimal places) through the soil specimen is ________.
A constant-head permeability test was conducted on a soil specimen under a hydraulic gradient of $2.5$. The soil specimen has specific gravity of $2.65$ and saturated wat...
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Soil Mechanics
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numerical-answers
permeability-one
permeability-one-dimensional-flow
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GATE2020 CE-2-48
A $5\: m$ high vertical wall has a saturated clay backfill. The saturated unit weight and cohesion of clay are $18\: kN/m^3$ and $20\: kPa$, respectively. The angle of internal friction of clay is zero. In order to prevent development of tension zone, the ... tension zone, the minimum height (in $m$, round off to one decimal place) by which the wall has to be raised, is ________.
A $5\: m$ high vertical wall has a saturated clay backfill. The saturated unit weight and cohesion of clay are $18\: kN/m^3$ and $20\: kPa$, respectively. The angle of in...
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Soil Mechanics
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numerical-answers
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2015 gate mcq true or false type
State true statement for degree of disturbance of collected soil sample
State true statement for degree of disturbance of collected soil sample
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GATE2017 CE-2-4
Let $G$ be the specific gravity of soil solids, $w$ the water content in the soil sample, $\gamma_w$ the unit weight of water, and $\gamma_d$ ... $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 + \gamma_w} \\$ $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 - \gamma_w}$
Let $G$ be the specific gravity of soil solids, $w$ the water content in the soil sample, $\gamma_w$ the unit weight of water, and $\gamma_d$ the dry unit weight of the s...
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Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
compaction-of-soils
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GATE2017 CE-2-5
Consider the following statements related to pore pressure parameters, $A$ and $B$: $A$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $A$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ $B$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $B$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ For these statements, which of the following options is correct? P and R P and S Q and R Q and S
Consider the following statements related to pore pressure parameters, $A$ and $B$:$A$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$$A$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$$B$ ...
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Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
pore-pressure
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GATE2017 CE-2-35
Following are the statements related to the stress paths in a triaxial testing of soils: If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies at the origin of the $p-q$ plot If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies on the $p$-axis of the $p-q$ plot If $\sigma_1 > \sigma_3$, ... - True P - True; Q - False; R - True P - False; Q - True; R - False P - True; Q - False; R - False
Following are the statements related to the stress paths in a triaxial testing of soils:If $\sigma_1 = \sigma_3$, the stress point lies at the origin of the $p-q$ plotIf ...
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Soil Mechanics
gate2017-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
stress-paths
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GATE2019 CE-1: 17
In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient and critical hydraulic gradient are $\sigma, \: \sigma’$, $i$ and $i_c$, respectively. For initiation of quicksand condition, which one of the following statements is TRUE? $\sigma’ \neq 0$ and $i=i_c$ $\sigma’ = 0$ and $i=i_c$ $\sigma’ \neq 0$ and $i \neq i_c$ $\sigma = 0$ and $i=i_c$
In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient and critical hydraulic gradient are $\sigma, \: \sigma’$, $i$ and $i_c$, respectively. For in...
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Arjun
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Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
quicksand-condition
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GATE2019 CE-1: 24
A soil has specific gravity of its solids equal to $2.65$. The mass density of water is $1000 \: kg/m^3$. Considering zero air voids and $10 \%$ moisture content of the soil sample, the dry density (in $kg /m^3$, round off to $1$ decimal place) would be ______
A soil has specific gravity of its solids equal to $2.65$. The mass density of water is $1000 \: kg/m^3$. Considering zero air voids and $10 \%$ moisture content of the s...
Arjun
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Arjun
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Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
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GATE2019 CE-1: 53
A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. A slope is to be made on this soil deposit in which the seepage occurs ... seepage condition for a factor of safety of $1.5$, the safe slope angle (in degree, round off to $1$ decimal place) would be ________
A granular soil has a saturated unit weight of $20 \:kN/m^3$ and an effective angle of shearing resistance of $30^{\circ}$. The unit weight of water is $9.81 \: kN/m^3$. ...
Arjun
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Arjun
asked
Feb 14, 2019
Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
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votes
0
answers
30
GATE2019 CE-2: 51
The dimensions of a soil sampler are given in the table. ... $2$ decimal places) is ______________
The dimensions of a soil sampler are given in the table.$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Parameter} & \text{Cutting edge} & \text{Sampling tube} \\ \hline \text{Insi...
Arjun
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Arjun
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Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
seepage-through-soils
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0
votes
0
answers
31
GATE2019 CE-2: 53
Constant head permeability tests were performed on two soil specimens, $S1$ and $S$. The ratio of height of the two specimens $(L_{S1}: L_{S2})$ is $1.5$, the ratio of the diameter of specimens $(D_{S1}: D_{S2})$ is $0.5$, and the ratio of the ... $(k_{S1}: k_{S2})$ is _____
Constant head permeability tests were performed on two soil specimens, $S1$ and $S$. The ratio of height of the two specimens $(L_{S1}: L_{S2})$ is $1.5$, the ratio of th...
Arjun
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Arjun
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Soil Mechanics
gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
geotechnical-engineering
permeability
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0
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GATE2016-2-13
The results of a consolidation test on an undisturbed soil, sampled at a depth of $10 \: m$ ... weight of water as $10 \: kN/m^3$, the over-consolidation ratio of the soil is $0.67$ $1.50$ $1.77$ $2.00$
The results of a consolidation test on an undisturbed soil, sampled at a depth of $10 \: m$ below the ground level are as follows:$\begin{array}{lcl} \text{Saturated unit...
Milicevic3306
11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
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Mar 27, 2018
Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
consolidation
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0
votes
0
answers
33
GATE2016-2-17
The atmospheric layer closest to the earth surface is the mesosphere the stratosphere the thermosphere the troposphere
The atmospheric layer closest to the earth surface isthe mesospherethe stratospherethe thermospherethe troposphere
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Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
atmospheric-layer
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0
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GATE2016-2-40
The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of the soil is $3 \: mm/min$ and the head loss is $5 \: m$. The rate of seepage (expressed in $cm^3/s$ per $m$ length of the dam) through the earthen dam is _________
The seepage occurring through an earthen dam is represented by a flownet comprising of $10$ equipotential drops and $20$ flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of...
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11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
asked
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Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
coefficient-of-permeability
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0
votes
0
answers
35
GATE2016-2-43
Water flows from P to Q through two soil samples, Soil $1$, Soil $2$, having cross sectional area of $80 \: cm^2$ as shown in the figure. Over a period of $15$ minutes, $200$ ml of water was observed to pass through any cross-section. The flow-conditions ... of permeability of Soil $1$ is $0.02$ mm/s, the coefficient of permeability of Soil $2$ (expressed in mm/s) would be _________
Water flows from P to Q through two soil samples, Soil $1$, Soil $2$, having cross sectional area of $80 \: cm^2$ as shown in the figure. Over a period of $15$ minutes, $...
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11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
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Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
permeability-one-dimensional-flow
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–
0
votes
0
answers
36
GATE2016-1-11
In the consolidated undrained triaxial test on a saturated soil sample, the pore water pressure is zero during shearing stage only at the end of consolidation stage only both at the end of consolidation and during shearing stages under none of the above conditions
In the consolidated undrained triaxial test on a saturated soil sample, the pore water pressure is zeroduring shearing stage onlyat the end of consolidation stage onlybot...
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11.9k
points
Milicevic3306
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Soil Mechanics
gate2016-ce-1
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
consolidation
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0
votes
0
answers
37
GATE2016-1-12
A fine grained soil is found to be plastic in the water content range of $26 – 48 \%$. As per Indian Standard Classification System, the soil is classified as CL CH CL-ML CI
A fine grained soil is found to be plastic in the water content range of $26 – 48 \%$. As per Indian Standard Classification System, the soil is classified asCLCHCL-MLC...
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GATE2016-1-40
The porosity (n) and the degree of saturation (S) of a soil sample are $0.7$ and $40 \%$ respectively. In a $100\:m^3$ volume of the soil, the volume (expressed in $m^3$) of air is __________
The porosity (n) and the degree of saturation (S) of a soil sample are $0.7$ and $40 \%$ respectively. In a $100\:m^3$ volume of the soil, the volume (expressed in $m^3$)...
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GATE2016-1-42
An undisturbed soil sample was taken from the middle of a clay layer (i.e., $1.5$ ... level. Assuming unit weight of water as $10 kN/m^3$, the ultimate consolidation settlement (expressed in mm) of the clay layer is _______
An undisturbed soil sample was taken from the middle of a clay layer (i.e., $1.5$ m below GL), as shown in figure. The water table was at the top of clay layer. Laborator...
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GATE2016-1-43
A seepage flow condition is shown in the figure. The saturated unit weight of the soil $\gamma_{sat}=18 \: kN/m^3$. Using unit weight of water, $\gamma_w=9.81 \: kN/m^3$, the effective vertical stress (expressed in $kN/m^2$) on plane $X-X$ is _______
A seepage flow condition is shown in the figure. The saturated unit weight of the soil $\gamma_{sat}=18 \: kN/m^3$. Using unit weight of water, $\gamma_w=9.81 \: kN/m^3$,...
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