The rise of water table below the foundation influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing_______________?

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When the degree of saturation is zero, the soil mass under consideration represents______________?

A. one phase system B. two phase system with soil and air C. two phase system with soil and water D. three phase system...

If the degree of saturation of a partially saturated soil is 60%, then air content of the soil is______________?

A. 40% B. 60% C. 80% D. 100%...

According to IS classification, the range of silt size particles is_________________?

A. 4.75 mm to 2.00 mm B. 2.00 mm to 0.425 mm C. 0.425 mm to 0.075 mm D. 0.075 mm to 0.002 mm...

Coarse grained soils are best compacted by a_______________?

A. drum roller B. rubber tyred roller C. sheep’s foot roller D. vibratory roller...

Select the correct statement?

A. coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is less than that of a normally consolidated clay B. coefficient of compressibility of an over-consolidated clay is greater than that of a normally consolidated clay C. coefficient of compressibility is cons-tant for any clay D. none of the above...