Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Preconsolidation pressure indicates:
Soil MechanicsSoil Mechanics and Foundation EngineeringHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
Current total unit weight only
B
Angle of repose of dry sand
C
Sieve size at 10 percent passing
D
Maximum past effective stress experienced by clay
Correct Answer
D. Maximum past effective stress experienced by clay
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This MCQ belongs to SSC JE Civil Paper-I Technical Mock Test Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.