Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For field interpretation of Passive Earth Pressure, the issue is wall moving into backfill. What should be selected?
Soil MechanicsPassive Earth PressureEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
soil resistance is less than active pressure
B
passive state requires no deformation
C
passive pressure is ignored in foundations
D
soil resistance increases to passive state
Correct Answer
D. soil resistance increases to passive state
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Passive pressure is mobilized when soil is compressed laterally. Correct option: D.
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