The shearing force acting along the slice of a curved surface of slippage, cause

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The shearing force acting along the slice of a curved surface of slippage, causes the soil to slide
Options
A. down at the centre
B. down at the toe
C. upward at the centre
D. none of these.

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down at the centre

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1. For determining the ultimate bearing capacity of soil, the recommended size of a square bearing plate to be used in load plate test should be 30 to 75 cm square with a minimum thickness of
Options
A. 5 mm
B. 10 mm
C. 15 mm
D. 20 mm
E. 25 mm

4. Pick up the correct definition from the following:
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A. The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall moves away from the back fill, is generally known as active earth pressure of the soil
B. The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wail moves towards the soil, is generally known as 'Passive earth pressure of the soil'
C. The lateral pressure exerted by the soil when the retaining wall has no movement relative to the back fill, is known as 'earth pressure at rest of the soil'
D. All the above.

7. Failure of a slope occurs only when total shear force is
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A. equal to total shearing strength
B. greater than total shearing strength
C. less than total shearing strength
D. none of these.

8. Sedimentation analysis is based on the assumption:
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A. soil particles are spherical
B. particles settle independent of other particles
C. walls of the jar do not affect the settlement .
D. all the above.

10. One end of a light string 4 m in length is fixed to a point on a smooth wall and the other end fastened to a point on the surface of a smooth sphere of diameter 2.25 m and of weight 100 kg. The reaction between the sphere and the wall of the arrangement made is
Options
A. 102.5 kg
B. 105.5 kg
C. 108.5 kg
D. 110 kg.

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