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Geological Engineering · Q86

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 86

Q86

Which of the following statements is true for saturated soil?

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

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Total stress = Effective stress + Pore water pressure.This relationship governs soil strength and settlement.