Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
If G is specific gravity of sand particles and e is void ratio, the critical hydraulic gradient is
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Choose the correct answer
A
(G+1)/(1+e)
B
(G+1)/(1-e)
C
(G-1)/(1+e)
D
(G-1)/(1-e)
Correct Answer
C. (G-1)/(1+e)
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Critical hydraulic gradient ic = (G - 1)/(1 + e)
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