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1. It is the distribution in the particle size of the soil. A. Separation C. Gradation B. Erosion D. Compaction - correct answer Gradation 2. It is used to determine the grain size distribution of coarse-grained soil. A. Hydrometer Analysis C. Size Particl...

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Refresher Assessment – Terms
Hydraulics & Geotechnical Engineering

1. It is the distribution in the particle size of the soil.

A. Separation C. Gradation

B. Erosion D. Compaction - correct answer Gradation



2. It is used to determine the grain size distribution of coarse-grained soil.

A. Hydrometer Analysis C. Size Particle Analysis

B. Sieve Analysis D. Soil Analysis - correct answer Sieve Analysis



3. Is the test used to determine the grain size distribution of the soils

passing the No. 200 sieve.

A. Hydrometer Analysis C. Size Particle Analysis

B. Sieve Analysis D. Soil Analysis - correct answer Hydrometer Analysis



4. It is based on Stokes' law, which relates the terminal velocity of a free-falling

sphere in a liquid to its diameter.

A. Hydrometer Analysis C. Size Particle Analysis

B. Sieve Analysis D. Soil Analysis - correct answer Hydrometer Analysis



5. That flow in open channels at which the energy content of the fluid is at a

minimum.

A. Most efficient B. Steady C. Un-steady D. Critical - correct answer Critical



6. Is the grain size corresponding to 10 percent passing on a grain-size

distribution curve.

, A. Terzaghi's Effective Size C. Atterberg's Effective Size

B. Hazen's Effective Size D. Casagande's Effective Size - correct answer Hazen's
Effective Size



7. A written record of information about the soil removed from a hole drilled in

the earth.

A. Borehole C. Borrow Pit Record

B. Borelog D. Sol Exploration - correct answer Borelog



8. Is also known as total, wet or moist unit weight. It is the total weight divided

by the total volume

A. Saturated unit weight C. Submerged unit weight

B. Bulk unit weight D. Effective unit weight - correct answer Bulk unit weight



9. It tells us how many times the soil grain is heavier than water.

A. Density of soil C. Unit weight of soil

B. Specific gravity of soil D. Unit mass of soil - correct answer Specific gravity of soil



10. Provides a means of describing the degree and kind of cohesion and

adhesion between the soil particles as related to the resistance of the soil to

deform or rupture.

A. Soil Consistence C. Soil Stability

B. Soil Firmness D. Soil index - correct answer Soil Consistence



11. Is a field measure of the ability of the soil to withstand an applied stress or

pressure as applied using the thumb and forefinger.

A. Rupture Resistance C. Soil Stability

B. Soil Resistance D. Soil Consistency - correct answer Rupture Resistance

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