Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Cohesion:
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
increases active pressure and decreases passive pressure
B
decreases both active and passive pressure
C
increases both active and passive pressure
D
decreases active pressure and increases passive pressure
Correct Answer
D. decreases active pressure and increases passive pressure
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Cohesion reduces active earth pressure and increases passive resistance
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