Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 4 (Q.No. 18)
18.
The ratio of the undrained strength in the undrained state to the undrained strength, at the same water content, in the remoulded state, is called the sensivity of the clay. Its value for quick clays is
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Chintu said:
9 years ago
Sensitivity Classification.
< 1 Insensitive.
1-2 Slightly sensitive.
2-4 Medium sensitive.
4-8 Very sensitive.
8-16 Slightly quick.
16-32 Medium quick.
32-64 Very quick.
>64 Extra quick.
< 1 Insensitive.
1-2 Slightly sensitive.
2-4 Medium sensitive.
4-8 Very sensitive.
8-16 Slightly quick.
16-32 Medium quick.
32-64 Very quick.
>64 Extra quick.
Chintu said:
9 years ago
Activity ------>Classification:
< 0.75 ------> Inactive
0.75 -1.25 ------>Normal
>1.25 ------>Active
< 0.75 ------> Inactive
0.75 -1.25 ------>Normal
>1.25 ------>Active
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Chintu said:
9 years ago
Some clay turn to viscous liquids upon remoulding, and these clays are referred to as "quick clays".
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Viru kapoor said:
7 years ago
It is not equal to 16. But greater then 16.
So, 20 is correct.
So, 20 is correct.
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Anant said:
8 years ago
For quick clays, sensitivity should be >16.
Roy said:
8 years ago
For quick clays, sensitivity is >15.
Subhasg said:
7 years ago
For quick clay, it is 16.
Bhagwat said:
7 years ago
The Answer should be 16.
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