Negative Pore Pressure and Capillary Rise in Soil Mechanics
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What is the pore pressure in dry soil?

  • Negative
  • Zero (correct)
  • Positive
  • Variable
  • What is the pore pressure above the water table in saturated soil?

  • Zero
  • Negative (correct)
  • Positive
  • Variable
  • What determines the capillary rise in soil?

  • Temperature
  • Soil color
  • Organic content
  • Grain size and type (correct)
  • In which type of soil is the capillary rise generally very small?

    <p>Sand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'u=−h𝛾' represent in the context of pore pressure?

    <p>&quot;Negative pore pressure&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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