1) The maximum differential settlement should
not exceed _____mm in case of foundation on sandy soil.
Ans:
25mm.
2) The maximum safe bearing capacity of hard
rock with defect and lamination such as granite, diorite and trap is ___ KN/m2 .
Ans: 3300 KN/m2 .
3) In case of non-cohesive soils such as sand
and gravel,___ % reduction in allowable bearing capacity
of the soil should be applied, if the
water table is suitable below or near the bearing surface of the soil?
Ans:
50%.
4) The bearing capacity of soil is calculated
in___units.
Ans: KN/m2 .
5) For determining the bearing capacity of soil,
in method of loading the size for a square steel plate used
is about ____?
Ans: 3000mm2 to 7500mm2.
6) Due to the adjustment of soil particles under
the action of loading, there is some settlement at zero
loading this is known as the ___?
Ans:
Zero correction.
7) In analytical method, which Soil parameters
used to determine the ultimate bearing capacity of soil?
Ans:
Angle of internal friction.
8) In penetration test, the formula obtained for
the safe bearing capacity of soil per unit area is ___
Ans:
R+ {A*F}.
9) The number of blows required to drive the
penetrometer into the ground through a distance of 300mm is measured which is known as ___ of
the soil.
Ans:
Standard penetration resistance.
10) What is the average depth of test pit?
Ans:
1.50m.