Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
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25.
In a shear test on cohesionless soils, if the initial void ratio is less than the critical void ratio, the sample will :
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Rahul verma said:
2 years ago
Yes, I agree, option D is correct.
Sadashiva said:
7 years ago
Option (D) is correct.
If initial void ratio is less than critical void ratio then the sample is dense sand. So, in this case the volume will decrease initially to get fully compacted and then to achieve critical void ratio is more than the critical void ratio then the sample is loose sand. In this case volume initially decreases and then remains constant.
If initial void ratio is less than critical void ratio then the sample is dense sand. So, in this case the volume will decrease initially to get fully compacted and then to achieve critical void ratio is more than the critical void ratio then the sample is loose sand. In this case volume initially decreases and then remains constant.
Roy said:
8 years ago
Why not Option D?
Shivam chaudhary said:
10 years ago
Void ratio is likely to be lesser in fine grained soil.
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