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The coefficient of active earth pressure for a loose sand having an angle of internal friction of 30° is a) 1/3 b) 3 c) 1 d) 1/2

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter11: Ground Improvement

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Problem 11.9P

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The coefficient of active earth pressure for
a loose sand having an angle of internal
friction of 30° is
a) 1/3
b) 3
c) 1
d) 1/2

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