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Geological Engineering · Q72

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 72

Q72

The effective stress in soil equals:

A.
Total stress + Pore pressure
B.
Pore pressure - Total stress
C.
Total stress - Pore pressure
Answer
D.
Total stress � Pore pressure

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Effective stress = Total stress - Pore water pressure.It governs the strength and deformation behavior of soils.