Question
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Question on Soil Structure and Clay Mineralogy
A sand sample has a bulk density of 20kN/m3 and degree of saturation of 70%. If the specific gravity of soil grain is 2.65, the value of critical hydraulic gradient for the soil will be.
A
1.02
B
1.05
C
1.10
D
1.15
Answer
1.10
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(C): 1.10