Chapter 1 :Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering

Who is known as the father of Soil Mechanics?

• Karl Terzaghi

• Terzaghi

• Coulomb

• Mohr

What is the top layer of soil called?

• Subsoil

• Hardpan

• Topsoil

• Bedrock

Which type of rock is formed from molten lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Granular

What is the primary concern of geotechnical engineering?

• Designing bridges

• Assessing soil properties

• Constructing buildings

• Water treatment

What is the term for the flow of fluid through soil pores?

• Erosion

• Liquefaction

• Seepage

• Consolidation

What does effective stress represent in soil mechanics?

• Weight of soil above

• Load borne by soil skeleton

• Pore water pressure

• Total stress

Which type of soil is characterized by high plasticity?

• Granular soil

• Cohesive soil

• Transported soil

• Residual soil

What is the main component of the Coulomb equation?

• Total stress

• Effective stress

• Pore water pressure

• Shear strength

What is the primary cause of soil erosion?

• Temperature

• Gravity

• Wind

• Water

What is the angle of internal friction represented by in the Coulomb equation?

• σ

• φ

• τ

• c