Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For field interpretation of Critical Hydraulic Gradient, the issue is quick condition in cohesionless soil. What should be selected?
Soil MechanicsCritical Hydraulic GradientMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
unit weight becomes negative
B
total stress becomes infinite
C
effective stress becomes zero at critical gradient
D
void ratio becomes zero
Correct Answer
C. effective stress becomes zero at critical gradient
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Quick condition occurs when upward seepage balances submerged weight. Correct option: C.
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