Correct option is A
For uniformly graded soil, the coefficient of uniformity is:
Which of the following is the primary reason for adopting deep foundations over shallow foundations?
Select the correct option from the following statements related to shear strength of soil.
1.According to Mohr's theory, the failure envelope is a strength line.
2.The Mohr circle for unconfined compression test passes through the origin.
Identify one of the cohesive index property of soils?
While calculating bearing capacity for a foundation, the water table is likely to permanently remain at a level of 20 m for a square foundation of side 5 m , then the correction factor for water table will be taken as:
The water formations that are impermeable and contain water, but are not capable of transmitting a significant quantity are called as:
In Boussinesq's solution to the problem of stress distribution, all the following assumptions are made, except:
In the standard Proctor test used for developing the moisture-density relationship of a soil, the weight of the hammer used is:
For uniformly graded soil, the coefficient of uniformity is: