Q.

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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