Geotechnical Foreman EXAMINATION SET
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Branch of civil engineering dealing with soil, rock, and groundwater.
Answer: Geotechnical Engineering
● Why is geotechnical engineering important?. Answer: It is the
foundation of all civil engineering projects.
● What are common geotechnical practices in a project?. Answer: Site
investigation, laboratory testing, and design analysis.
● Test to determine soil strength. Answer: Standard Penetration Test
(SPT)
● Site investigation, laboratory testing, and design analysis. Answer:
Common Geotechnical Practices
● Test to measure shear strength of soft soils. Answer: Vane Shear Test
● Transfers loads to firm soil near the surface. Answer: Shallow
Foundation
2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
● Branch of civil engineering dealing with soil, rock, and groundwater.
Answer: Geotechnical Engineering
● Why is geotechnical engineering important?. Answer: It is the
foundation of all civil engineering projects.
● What are common geotechnical practices in a project?. Answer: Site
investigation, laboratory testing, and design analysis.
● Test to determine soil strength. Answer: Standard Penetration Test
(SPT)
● Site investigation, laboratory testing, and design analysis. Answer:
Common Geotechnical Practices
● Test to measure shear strength of soft soils. Answer: Vane Shear Test
● Transfers loads to firm soil near the surface. Answer: Shallow
Foundation
