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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 13 (Q.No. 16)
16.
Which one of the following equations correctly gives the relationship between the specific graivity of soil grains (G) and the hydraulic gradient (i) to initiate 'quick' condition in a sand having a void ratio of 0.5 ?
G = 0.5 i + 1
G = i + 0.5
G = 1.5 i + 1
G = 1.5 i - 1
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Umer Sufi said:   4 years ago
i = (G-1)/(1+e).
i = (G-1)/(1+0.5),
i = (G-1)/1.5,
1.5i = G-1,
1.5i + 1 = G.

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