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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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