A soil is said to be normally consolidated when:
A. It has never been subjected to any pressure
B. It has been compressed and then unloaded
C. It is compressed to its maximum historical pressure
D. It is in dry state
E. 3
A. It has never been subjected to any pressure
B. It has been compressed and then unloaded
C. It is compressed to its maximum historical pressure
D. It is in dry state
E. 3
Which factor most significantly affects the bearing capacity of soil?
A. Soil color
B. Water table
C. Grain size and density
D. Soil pH
E. 3
Which property of soil is evaluated using a triaxial test?
A. Plasticity
B. Permeability
C. Shear strength
D. Specific gravity
E. 3
Which rock type is generally considered strongest in engineering applications?
A. Shale
B. Granite
C. Limestone
D. Sandstone
E. 2
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