Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The quicksand condition takes place when the hydraulic gradient exceeds
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Choose the correct answer
A
(1−G)/(1+e)
B
(1+e)/(G−1)
C
(1+e)/(1−G)
D
(G−1)/(1+e)
Correct Answer
D. (G−1)/(1+e)
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Quick sand occurs when hydraulic gradient exceeds critical gradient (G-1)/(1+e).
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