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Question

The critical hydraulic gradient (ic) of a soil mass of specific gravity (G) and void ratio (e) is given by

A

$i_c=\frac{G+1}{1-e}$

B

$i_c=\frac{G-1}{1+e}$

C

$i_c=\frac{G+1}{1+e}$

D

$i_c=\frac{G-1}{1-e}$

Answer

$i_c=\frac{G-1}{1+e}$

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(B): $i_c=\frac{G-1}{1+e}$