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The coefficient of earth pressure when the soil is at equilibrium is |
A. | σv /σh |
B. | σh /σv |
C. | σv × σh |
D. | σ1 / σ3 |
Answer» B. σh /σv | |
Explanation: when the soil is at elastic equilibrium(i.e. at rest) the ratio of horizontal to vertical stress is called the co-efficient of earth pressure of rest. |
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