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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 ______
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geotechnical-engineering
characteristics-of-sand
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
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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
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Soil Mechanics
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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 $2.72$ $2.66$ $2.55$ $2.52$
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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 __________.
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gate2020-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
quicksand-condition
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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 $37.29$ $80.20$ $68.25$ $0.03$
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soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
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GATE2020 CE-2-35
A $10\ m$ high slope of dry clay soil $\text{( unit weight}\: = 20 kN/m^3$), with a slope angle of $45^{\circ}$and the circular slip surface, is shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The weight of the slip wedge is denoted by $W$. The undrained unit cohesion $(c_u)$ is $60\: kPa$. The factor of safety of the slope against slip failure, is $1.84$ $1.57$ $0.58$ $1.67$
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characteristics-of-clay
soil-mechanics
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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 $\gamma_d$ ... $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 + \gamma_w} \\$ $\gamma_d = \dfrac{Gw}{1 - \gamma_w}$
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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
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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
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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 $i=i_c$
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Feb 14, 2019
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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 ______
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gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
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answers
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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 ________
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Soil Mechanics
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gate2019-ce-1
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
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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
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Feb 12, 2019
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gate2019-ce-2
geotechnical-engineering
indian-standard-soil-classification-system
soil-mechanics
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GATE2019 CE-2: 17
An anisotropic soil deposit has coefficient of permeability in vertical and horizontal directions as $k_z$ and $k_x$, respectively. For constructing a flow net, the horizontal dimension of the problem’s geometry is transformed by a multiplying factor of $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}} \\$ $\sqrt{\dfrac{k_x}{k_z}} \\$ $\dfrac{k_x}{k_z} \\$ $\dfrac{k_z}{k_x}$
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soil-mechanics
permeability
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GATE2019 CE-2: 51
The dimensions of a soil sampler are given in the table. ... $2$ decimal places) is ______________
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Feb 12, 2019
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gate2019-ce-2
numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
seepage-through-soils
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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 $0.67$ $1.50$ $1.77$ $2.00$
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consolidation
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GATE2016-2-17
The atmospheric layer closest to the earth surface is the mesosphere the stratosphere the thermosphere the troposphere
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gate2016-ce-2
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soil-mechanics
atmospheric-layer
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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 _________
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numerical-answers
soil-mechanics
geotechnical-engineering
seepage-through-soils
coefficient-of-permeability
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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 _________
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geotechnical-engineering
permeability-one-dimensional-flow
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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
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geotechnical-engineering
consolidation
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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
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geotechnical-engineering
grained-soil
indian-standard-soil-classification-system
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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 __________
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geotechnical-engineering
porosity
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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 _______
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geotechnical-engineering
undisturbed-soil-sample
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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 _______
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geotechnical-engineering
seepage-flow
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GATE2016-1-44
A drained triaxial compression test on a saturated clay yielded the effective shear strength parameters as $c’=15$ kPa and $\phi’=22^{\circ}$. Consolidated Undrained triaxial test on an identical sample of this clay at a cell pressure of $200$ kPa developed a pore water pressure of $150$ kPa at failure. The deviator stress (expressed in kPa) at failure is ________
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geotechnical-engineering
shear-strength-parameters
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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. ... $P-3, \: Q-2; \: R-1, \: S-4$ $P-4, \: Q-2; \: R-1, \: S-3$
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geotechnical-engineering
strength-in-soils
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GATE2017 CE-1: 9
A soil sample is subjected to a hydrostatic pressure, $\sigma$. The Mohr circle for any point in the soil sample would be a circle of radius $\sigma$ and center at the origin a circle of radius $\sigma$ and center at a distance $\sigma$ from the origin a point at a distance $\sigma$ from the origin a circle of diameter $\sigma$ and center at the origin
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mohr-circle
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GATE2017 CE-1: 22
A $3 \: m$ thick clay layer is subjected to an initial uniform pore pressure of $145 \: kPa$ as shown in the figure. For the given ground conditions, the time (in days, rounded to the nearest integer) required for $90 \%$ consolidation would be ________
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GATE2017 CE-1: 36
The laboratory tests on a soil sample yields the following results: natural moisture content $=18 \%$, liquid limit $=60 \%$, plastic limit $=25 \%$, percentage of clay sized fraction $=25\%$. The liquidity index and activity (as per the expression proposed by Skempton) of the soil, respectively, are $-0.2$ and $1.4$ $0.2$ and $1.4$ $-1.2$ and $0.714$ $1.2$ and $0.714$
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liquidity-index
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GATE2017 CE-1: 50
A consolidated undrained $(\overline{CU})$ triaxial compression test is conducted on a normally consolidated clay at a confining pressure of $100$ kPa. The deviator stress at failure is $80$ kPa, and the pore-water pressure measured at failure is $50$ kPa. The effective angle of internal friction (in degrees, up to one decimal place) of the soil is __________
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geotechnical-engineering
soil-mechanics
one-dimensional-consolidation
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GATE2015-2-12
If the water content of a fully saturated soil mass is $100\%$, the void ratio of the sample is: less than specific gravity of soil equal to specific gravity of soil greater than specific gravity of soil independent of specific gravity of soil
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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 _________.
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soil-mechanics
specific-gravity
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GATE2015-1-11
A fine-grained soil has $60 \%$ (by weight) slit content. The soil behaves as $\textit{semi-solid}$ when water content is between $15 \%$ and $28 \%$. The soil behaves $\textit{fluid-like}$ when the water content is more than $40 \%$. The $’\textit{Activity}\:’$ of the soil is $3.33$ $0.42$ $0.30$ $0.20$
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moisture-content-test
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GATE2015-1-13
Which of the following statements is TRUE for degree of disturbance of collected soil sample? Thinner the sampler wall, lower the degree of disturbance of collected soil sample Thicker the sampler wall, lower the degree of disturbance of collected soil ... sample are unrelated The degree of disturbance of collected soil sample is proportional to the inner diameter of the sampling tube
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GATE2015-1-15
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? Loose sand exhibits contractive behavior upon shearing Dense sand when sheared under undrained condition, may lead to generation of negative pore pressure Black cotton sild exhibits expansive behavior Liquefaction is ... soil near the downstream side of dams or sheet-piles loses its shear strength due to high upward hydraulic gradient
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characteristics-of-sand
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GATE2015-1-38
An earth embankment is to be constructed with compacted cohesionless soil. The volume of the embankment is $5000 \: m^3$ and the target dry unit weight is $16.2 \: kN/m^3$. Three nearby sites (see figure below) have been identified from where the required soil can be transported to ... solution (Use unit weight of water $= 10 \: kN/m^3$). Site $X$ Site $Y$ Site $Z$ Any of the sites
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earth-embankment
void-ratio
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GATE2015-1-39
A water tank is to be constructed on the soil deposit shown in the figure below. A circular footing of diameter $3$ m and depth of embedment $1$ ... the load dispersion pattern as $2V:1H$. The expected settlement of the tank due to primary consolidation of the clay layer is _________ mm.
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GATE2015-1-41
A non-homogeneous soil deposit consists of a silt layer sandwiched between a fine-sand layer at top and a clay layer below. Permeability of the silt layer is $10$ times the permeability of the clay layer and one-tenth of the permeability of ... third of the thickness of the clay layer. The ratio of equivalent horizontal and equivalent vertical permeability of the deposit is _________.
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permeability
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GATE2014-2-37
An infinitely long slope is made up of a $c-\phi$ soil having the properties: cohesion $(c)=20$ kPa, and dry unit weight $(\gamma_d)=16 \: kN/m^3$. The angle of inclination and critical height of the slope are $40^{\circ}$ and $5$ m respectively. To maintain the limiting equilibrium, the angle of internal friction of the soil (in degrees) is _______
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