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In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient, and critical hydraulic gradient are σ, σ', i, and ic, respectively.
For initiation of quicksand condition, which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A
σ' ≠ 0 and i = ic
B
σ' = 0 and i = ic
C
σ' ≠ 0 and i ≠ ic
D
σ = 0 and i = ic

Correct : b

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