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Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Exercise : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 4
41.
If e0, e, σ', σ0' have their usual meanings, the coefficient of compressibility (ac), is given by
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42.
A saturated soil sample has water content of 40% and specific gravity of soil particles 2.7. The void ratio of the soil, is
0.4
0.52
1.08
none of these.
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43.
For testing a saturated clay for shear strength, the test recommended, is
direct shear test
triaxial compression test
unconfined compression test
all the above.
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44.
The critical exist gradient of seepage water in soils, increases with
an increase in specific gravity
a decrease in specific gravity
a decrease in void ratio
both (a) and (c)
none of these.
Answer: Option
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45.
The coefficient ka of the active earth pressure, is given by
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