Soil Mechanics Quiz

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Which method is used to determine the distribution of particle sizes in a soil sample?

  • Consistency test
  • Sieve analysis
  • Hydrometer analysis (correct)
  • Density index test

What principle states that the total stress on a soil is the sum of the effective stress and the pore water pressure?

  • Effective stress principle (correct)
  • Density index principle
  • Buoyancy principle
  • Specific gravity principle

What is the term used to describe the relationship between the volume of voids in soil and the total volume of the soil?

  • Consistency
  • Porosity (correct)
  • Specific gravity
  • Permeability

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