6Consolidation of clay is:AGradual volume reduction as water is squeezed out under loadBErosionCFreezing of soilDInstant compaction by rollingView AnswerDiscussWorkspaceReportSaveEasy
7A raft foundation is used when:ASoil bearing capacity is low and loads are heavyBFor roadsCSoil is very strong and loads are lightDOnly for fencesView AnswerDiscussWorkspaceReportSaveEasy
8A soil sample has a void ratio of 0.6. Its porosity is:A0.375B1.6C0.6D0.4View AnswerDiscussWorkspaceReportSaveMedium
9Degree of saturation is the ratio of:AVolume of water to volume of voidsBWeight of solids to waterCVolume of solids to totalDVolume of air to voidsView AnswerDiscussWorkspaceReportSaveEasy
10Compaction of soil mainly reduces:AWater content alwaysBSolidsCStrengthDAir voidsView AnswerDiscussWorkspaceReportSaveEasy