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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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-0.33
Let $$\sigma$$'v and $$\sigma$$'h denote the effective vertical stress and effective horizontal stress, respectively. Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a soil element to reach the failure state under Rankine's passive earth pressure condition?
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GATE CE 2022 Set 1
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.33
As per Rankine's theory of earth pressure, the inclination of failure planes is $$\left( {45 + {\phi \over 2}} \right)^\circ $$ with respect to the direction of the minor principal stress.
The above statement is correct for which one of the following options?
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Structural Analysis
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Origin of Soils Definitions and Properties of Soils Classification of Soils and Clay Mineralogy Effective Stress and Permeability Seepage Analysis Compaction of Soil Compressibility and Consolidation Shear Strength of Soil Stress Distribution of Soil Retaining Wall and Earth Pressure Stability of Slopes Shallow Foundation Pile Foundation Soil Stabilization
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