Soil Mechanics & Foundation

221) Select the incorrect statement.

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The failure envelope of over consolidated clays passes through the origin

222) In the triaxial test, the intermediate principal stress will be equal to

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Average of major and minor principal stresses

223) The stress-strain curve of an over consolidated clay is similar to that of

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dense sands

224) The ultimate strength of loose and dense sand samples which are consolidated to the same value of effective stress will be

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none

225) In a consolidated drained test on a normally consolidated clayey soils, the volume of the soil during the shearing will

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can't say

226) Select the correct statement.

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All the above

227) The shear strength of sands with the following shape will be more

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flat particles

228) The stress-strain curve of normal consolidated clay is similar to that of

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silts

229) Select the incorrect statement.

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The interlocking effect increases with an increase in the density

230) Select the correct statement.

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When compared to triaxial test, direct shear test is a slow test

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