Question

The critical hydraulic gradient (ic) of a soil mass of specific gravity (G) and void ratio (e) is given by

• A. \(i_c=\frac{G+1}{1-e}\)
• B. \(i_c=\frac{G-1}{1+e}\)
• C. \(i_c=\frac{G+1}{1+e}\)
• D. \(i_c=\frac{G-1}{1-e}\)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct option is(B): \(i_c=\frac{G-1}{1+e}\)