Civil Engineering > GATE 2017 SET-2 > Geotechnical Engineering
Following are the statements related to the stress paths in a triaxial testing of soils:
P. If σ1 = σ3, the stress point lies at the origin of the p-q plot.
Q. If σ1 = σ3, the stress point lies on the p-axis of the p-q plot.
R. If σ1 > σ3, both the stress points p and q are positive.
For the above statements, the correct combination is
A
P-False; Q-True; R-True
B
P-True; Q-False; R-True
C
P-False; Q-True; R-False
D
P-True; Q-False; R-False

Correct : a

Similar Questions

Group I lists the type of gain or loss of strength in soils. Group II lists the property or process responsible for the loss or gain of strength in soils. T...
#207 MCQ
A soil sample is subjected to a hydrostatic pressure, σ. The Mohr circle for any point in the soil sample would be
#208 MCQ
A strip footing is resting on the ground surface of a pure clay bed having an undrained cohesion Cu. The ultimate bearing capacity of the footing is equal to
#209 MCQ

Related Topics

No tags found

Unique Visitor Count

Total Unique Visitors

Loading......