Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration MCQs Questions & Answers | Geological Engineering

A. Estimate project budget

B. Classify soil types for agriculture

C. Identify site suitability and subsurface conditions

D. Measure surface temperature

A. Sample taken using power auger

B. Sample removed from surface layer

C. Sample retaining in-situ structure and moisture

D. Sample dried before testing

A. Gravity survey

B. Electrical resistivity survey

C. Plate load test

D. Core drilling

A. Drilling boreholes

B. Conducting lab tests

C. Desk study and site reconnaissance

D. Performing geophysical tests

A. Rotary boring

B. Wash boring

C. Auger boring

D. Percussion boring

A. Soil moisture content

B. Penetration resistance in number of blows

C. Settlement rate

D. Cone resistance

A. Identify vegetation

B. Reduce construction cost

C. Determine detailed engineering properties

D. Remove impurities

A. Pressuremeter test

B. Vane shear test

C. Triaxial test

D. Cone penetration test

A. Detecting changes in soil color

B. Transmitting seismic waves

C. Sending electromagnetic waves and analyzing their reflection

D. Using hydraulic pressure

A. To calculate volume of earthwork

B. To assess environmental impact

C. To determine soil compaction level

D. To design foundations and assess soil stability