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Based on drained triaxial shear tests on sands and clays, the representative variations of volumetric strain (ΔV/V) with the shear strain (γ) is shown in the figure.
Choose the CORRECT option regarding the representative behaviour exhibited by Curve P and Curve Q.
A
Curve P represents dense sand and overconsolidated clay, while Curve Q represents loose sand and normally consolidated clay
B
Curve P represents dense sand and normally consolidated clay, while Curve Q represents loose sand and overconsolidated clay
C
Curve P represents loose sand and overconsolidated clay, while Curve Q represents dense sand and normally consolidated clay
D
Curve P represents loose sand and normally consolidated clay, while Curve Q represents dense sand and overconsolidated clay

Correct : a

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