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71. The hydrometer method of sedimentation analysis differs from the pipette analysis mainly in
A. the principle of test
B. the method of taking observations
C. the method of preparation of soil suspension
D. all of the above
Explanation:
72. The most suitable method for drainage of fine grained cohesive soils is
A. well ppint system
B. vacuum method
C. deep well system
D. electro-osmosis method
Explanation:
73. Time factor for a clay layer is
A. a dimensional parameter
B. directly proportional to permeability of soil
C. inversely proportional to drainage path
D. independent of thickness of clay layer
Explanation:
74. Effective stress on soil
A. increases voids ratio and decreases permeability
B. increases both voids ratio and per-meability
C. decreases both voids ratio and per-meability
D. decreases voids ratio and increases permeability
Explanation:
75. The ultimate consolidation settlement of a structure resting on a soil
A. decreases with the increase in the initial voids ratio
B. decreases with the decrease in the plastic limit
C. increases with the increase in the initial voids ratio
D. increases with the decrease in the porosity of the soil
Explanation:
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