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Types and Functions of Geosynthetics

The document is a quiz for an online certification course on geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures from IIT Madras held between January and April 2017. The quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of types and functions of different geosynthetic products including geonets, geomembranes, prefabricated vertical drains, geocomposites, geocells, and stone columns.

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Types and Functions of Geosynthetics

The document is a quiz for an online certification course on geosynthetics and reinforced soil structures from IIT Madras held between January and April 2017. The quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions testing knowledge of types and functions of different geosynthetic products including geonets, geomembranes, prefabricated vertical drains, geocomposites, geocells, and stone columns.

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Geosynthetics & Reinforced Soil Structures

Online Certification Course, IIT Madras


January – April 2017
Types and Functions of Geosynthetics

1. What is the shape of apertures in geonets?


a) Square
b) Rectangular
c) Oval
d) Diamond

2. What are the applications of geonets?


a) Erosion Control
b) Growth of vegetation on the slopes
c) Drainage layer
d) All the above

3. What are the applications of Geomembrane?


a) Landfill lining
b) Canal lining
c) Tunnel lining
d) All the above

4. The time required for consolidation using PVD is inversely proportional to


a) Coefficient of consolidation
b) Time factor
c) Square of the drainage path length
d) Degree of consolidation

5. In a PVD section which part acts as a drainage medium


a) Geotextile cover
b) inner core
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above

6. What is the core of GCL made of


a) Thick non-woven geotextile
b) Kaolinite clay
c) Bentonite clay
d) Corrugated core

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7. What makes geocell different from other geosynthetic product
a) Planar product
b) The ribs are in different planes
c) All round confinement to soil
d) Rigid product

8. What are the functions of a geocell


a) Reinforcement
b) Drainage
c) Erosion control
d) All the above

9. Which kind of geo-composite product is best to provide reinforcement and drainage


functions?
a) Geomembrane and Geotextile
b) Geogrid and woven geotextile
c) Geogrid and nonwoven geotextile
d) Geonet and Geofoam

10. Advantages of encasement in stone columns compared to ordinary stone columns:


a) Load capacity could be independent of surrounding soil
b) Drainage function is preserved
c) Can be formed even in dense sands
d) Better lateral load capacity

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