Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 1 (Q.No. 5)

Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Which one of the following statements is true ?

Clays are more porous than sands

Pressure of organic matter in a soil decreases the bearing capacity of the soil

Aluminous cement is used for foundations in soils with chemical deposits

All the above.

Answer: Option

Explanation:

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Discussion:

58 comments Page 6 of 6.

Tine said: 1 decade ago

How can clay be more porous as compared to sand?

Chandan ku said: 1 decade ago

How many type of cement used in construction?

Kiran said: 9 years ago

The porosity of clay is more than the sand.

Sravya said: 9 years ago

Yes, the clay has less porous than sand.

Ravi Ahir said: 6 years ago

Option A is not in Answer n = Vv/V Î± K.

BHASKAR MANNA said: 8 years ago

I think Option B is the correct answer.

Dilip said: 7 years ago

Can anyone explain option C?

Masum said: 5 years ago

Option A is wrong I think.

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