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Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering

Q1:

The ratio of the undrained strength in the undrained state to the undrained strength, at the same water content, in the remoulded state, is called the sensivity of the clay. Its value for quick clays is

A 4

B 8

C 12

D 16

E 20

ANS:E - 20

Sensitivity Classification.

< 1 Insensitive.
1-2 Slightly sensitive.
2-4 Medium sensitive.
4-8 Very sensitive.
8-16 Slightly quick.
16-32 Medium quick.
32-64 Very quick.
>64 Extra quick. Activity ------>Classification:

< 0.75 ------> Inactive
0.75 -1.25 ------>Normal
>1.25 ------>Active