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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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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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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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GATE2019 CE-2: 16
The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers to Sandy clay Silty clay Clayey silt Clayey sand
The notation “SC” as per Indian Standard Soil Classification System refers toSandy claySilty clayClayey siltClayey sand
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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...
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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...
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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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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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GATE2017 CE-1: 8
Group I lists the type of gain or loss of strength in soils. Group II lists the property or process responsible for the loss or gain of strength in soils. ... $P-3, \: Q-2; \: R-1, \: S-4$ $P-4, \: Q-2; \: R-1, \: S-3$
Group I lists the type of gain or loss of strength in soils. Group II lists the property or process responsible for the loss or gain of strength in soils.$\begin{array}{l...
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GATE2015-2-37
A $588 \: cm^3$ volume of moist sand weighs $1010$ gm. Its dry weight is $918$ gm and specific gravity of solids, $G$ is $2.67$. Assuming density of water as $1 \: gm/cm^3$, the void ratio is _________.
A $588 \: cm^3$ volume of moist sand weighs $1010$ gm. Its dry weight is $918$ gm and specific gravity of solids, $G$ is $2.67$. Assuming density of water as $1 \: gm/cm^...
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