Soil Mechanics
Description: Test your knowledge on Soil Mechanics, a branch of Geotechnical Engineering that deals with the behavior of soil as an engineering material. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: soil mechanics geotechnical engineering civil engineering |
What is the term used to describe the weight of soil per unit volume?
Which soil classification system is widely used in the United States?
What is the process of compacting soil to increase its density and strength?
What is the term used to describe the ability of soil to drain water?
Which soil property is responsible for its ability to resist deformation under load?
What is the term used to describe the gradual settlement of soil under sustained load?
Which soil type is known for its high plasticity and low permeability?
What is the process of removing water from soil to reduce its moisture content?
Which soil property is responsible for its ability to hold water?
What is the term used to describe the angle at which a soil can withstand a shearing force without collapsing?
Which soil type is known for its high permeability and low plasticity?
What is the process of adding water to soil to increase its moisture content?
Which soil property is responsible for its ability to resist erosion?
What is the term used to describe the process of soil formation?
Which soil type is known for its high organic matter content and dark color?