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A coarse-grained soil has a voids ratio 0.75, and specific gravity as 2.75. The critical gradient at which quick sand condition occurs, is

Civil Engineering Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Choose an option

A

0.25
B

0.50
C

0.75
D

1.00

Answer

Correct Answer: 1.00

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