Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering Mcqs


Q.  Effective stress on soil_____________?

a. increases voids ratio and decreases permeability
b. increases both voids ratio and permeability
c. decreases both voids ratio and permeability
d. decreases voids ratio and increases permeability


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