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Which of the following are wrong among the assumptions of Terzaghi’s bearing
capacity theory ?
i. Base footing is smooth.
1. Footing is laid at a shallow depth.
iii. Footing is short, i.e. : L/B ratio is finite.

A) (i) only B) (ii) and (iii) ©) (i) and (iii) D) (i) and (ii)

Which of the following assumption is wrong for the design of a strap footing ?
A) Strap is perfectly rigid

B) Interior footing is eccentrically loaded

C) Strap is weightless

D) Soil pressure is uniform beneath each individual footing

Vibroflotation technique is best suited for compacting
A) Clays B) Silts
C) Loose sandy soil D) Organic soils

What is the lag distance required in meters to stop a vehicle moving at a design
speed of 60 kmph, if the reaction time of the driver is 2.5 seconds ?

A) 50.5 B) 45.8
C) 35.5 D) 41.7

If a road has a width of 7 m on a horizontal curve of radius 200 ന, what is the
mechanical widening required in meters on the curve ? Assume longest wheel base
as 6 111.

A) 0.12 B) 0.18
C) 0.35 D) 0.43

What is the test temperature of ductility test of bitumen ?
A) 27°C B) 25°C ൭) 50 D) 40°C

If the mean of the maximum daily temperature is 47.54° C and mean of the average
daily temperature is 25.25° C for the hottest month of the year, what is the Airport
Reference Temperature ?

A) 40.25° C 8) 39.50° C

C) 27.15°C D) 32.68° C

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