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66. The value of compression index for a remoulded sample whose liquid limit is 50% is
A. 0.028
B. 0.28
C. 036
D. 0.036
Explanation:
67. Due to a rise in temperature, the viscosity and the unit weight of the percolating fluid are reduced to 60% and 90% respectively. If other things remain constant, the coefficient of permeability
A. increases by 25%
B. increases by 50%
C. increases by 33.3%
D. decreases by 33.3%
Explanation:
68. Compressibility of sandy soils is
A. almost equal to that of clayey soils
B. much greater than that of clayey soils
C. much less than that of clayey soils
D. none of the above
Explanation:
69. The slope of isochrone at any point at a given time indicates the rate of change of
A. effective stress with time
B. effective stress with depth
C. pore water pressure with depth
D. pore water pressure with time
Explanation:
70. Total number of stress components at a point within a soil mass loaded at its boundary is
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 16
Explanation:
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