Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
What will be the coefficient of passive earth pressure, at a depth of 8 m in cohesionless soil with an angle of internal friction of 30°, when the water rises to the ground level?
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A
4
B
5
C
3
D
1
Correct Answer
C. 3
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Kp = (1+sinφ)/(1−sinφ) = 1.5/0.5 = 3. Water table does not change the coefficient.
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