Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about quick condition in cohesionless soil is correct?
Soil MechanicsCritical Hydraulic GradientMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
void ratio becomes zero
B
effective stress becomes zero at critical gradient
C
unit weight becomes negative
D
total stress becomes infinite
Correct Answer
B. effective stress becomes zero at critical gradient
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Quick condition occurs when upward seepage balances submerged weight. Correct option: B.
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