UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions

Q1: If Δ p is increment ofpressure on a normally consolidated saturated soil mass, as per Terzaghi's theory at the instant of application of pressure increment i.e. when time t = 0, what is the pore pressure developed in the soil mass ?

A Zero

B Very much less than Δ p

C Equal to Δ p

D Greater than Δ p

ANS:C - Equal to Δ p

Anyone explain it, please.



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