Foundation Engineering Quiz

What type of failure is characterized by a sliding motion along a planar surface?

• Circular slide

• Flow slide

• Translational slide

• Rotational failure

Which type of failure typically occurs in homogeneous soil?

• Translational slide

• Rotational failure

• Flow slide

• Lateral slide

What is the primary factor that affects slope stability analysis?

• Soil temperature

• Soil color

• Soil moisture content

• Soil texture

Which method is used for long-term condition analysis in slope stability?

• Finite Element Method (FEM)

• Total stress analysis (TSA)

• Effective stress analysis (ESA)

• Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM)

What does a safety factor (FS) of 1.0 indicate?

• Critical condition

• Stable slope

• High stability

• Low risk

Which of the following is NOT a parameter used in slope stability analysis?

• External loads

• Soil properties

• Ground water level

• Soil color

What is the primary assumption of the Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM)?

• Soil is a fluid

• Soil is a rigid material

• Soil is plastic

• Soil is elastic

Which method provides both safety factor and displacement of the slope?

• Total stress analysis (TSA)

• Finite Element Method (FEM)

• Effective stress analysis (ESA)

• Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM)

What type of soil is typically analyzed using the Effective Stress Analysis (ESA)?

• Fine-grained soil

• Coarse-grained soil

• Silty soil

• Clayey soil

Which of the following is a common method for slope stability analysis?

• Thermal Analysis Method (TAM)

• Hydraulic Analysis Method (HAM)

• Dynamic Analysis Method (DAM)

• Finite Element Method (FEM)