Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about wall moving into backfill in civil engineering is correct?
Soil MechanicsPassive Earth PressureEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
passive state requires no deformation
B
soil resistance increases to passive state
C
soil resistance is less than active pressure
D
passive pressure is ignored in foundations
Correct Answer
B. soil resistance increases to passive state
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Passive pressure is mobilized when soil is compressed laterally. Correct option: B.
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