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GATE CE 2024 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
Consider the statements P and Q.
P: Soil particles formed by mechanical weathering, and close to their origin are generally subrounded.
Q: Activity of the clay physically signifies its swell potential.
Which one of the following options is CORRECT?
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GATE CE 2023 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
The specific gravity of a soil is 2.60. The soil is at 50% degree of saturation with a water content of 15%. The void ratio of the soil is _______.
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
The correct match between the physical states of the soils given in Group-I and the governing conditions given in Group-II is
Group-I | Group-II | ||
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1. | normally consolidated soil. | P. | sensitivity > 16 |
2. | quick clay | Q. | dilation angle = 0 |
3. | sand in critical state. | R. | liquid limit > 50 |
4. | clay of high plasticity. | S. | over consolidation ratio = 1 |
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GATE CE 1995
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
Aeolian Soils are
Questions Asked from Origin of Soils (Marks 1)
Number in Brackets after Paper Indicates No. of Questions
GATE CE Subjects
Construction Material and Management
Geomatics Engineering Or Surveying
Levelling Traversing Theodolites and Plane Table Surveying Measurement of Area, Volume and Theory of Errors and Survey Adjustment Field Astronomy and Photogrammetric Surveying Basics of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing Angular Measurements and Compass Survey Basic Concepts Linear Measurements and Chain Survey
Engineering Mechanics
Hydrology
Transportation Engineering
Strength of Materials Or Solid Mechanics
Reinforced Cement Concrete
Steel Structures
Environmental Engineering
Engineering Mathematics
Structural Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering
Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Effective Stress and Permeability Seepage Analysis Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation Soil Stabilization
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
General Aptitude