1. Which of the following statement is correct?
(a) The maximum stable slope in a coarse-grained soil (φ’=39o, in theabsence of seepage, is half of 39o
(b) Taylor’s method can be used to assess short term slopestability
(c) A saturated tension crack in the ground can stabilizeslope
(d) The maximum stable slope in a coarse-grained soil (φ’=39o), in the presence of seepage, is 2 times of39o
2. Which below situation provides the largest bearing capacityfor soil under a square footing (width 39m) placed 1m deep into theground?
(a) When the water table is at the ground surface
(b) When the water table is at the base of the footing
(c) When the water table is at (1+ 39) depth from the groundsurface
(d) When the water table is 39 above the ground surface
3. Which of the following statement is correct for a stripfoundation (Length 39 m) placed on the ground surface?
(a) Shape factor is 1.0+ 39
(b) Depth factor is < 1.0
(c) Shape factor is 1.2
(d) Shape factor is 1.0
