Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

If the coefficient of the active pressure Ka is 1/3, the coefficient of passive pressure Kp, is

A 1/3

B 2/3

C 1

D 3/2

E 3

ANS:E - 3

Ka = 1/3.

Then coefficient of passive(kp) = 1/ka.
= 1/1/3.
= 3.