Multiple choice

Which of the following statement is NOT true in the context of capillary pressure in soils ?

  1. Water is under tension in capillary zone

  2. Pore water pressure is negative in capillary zone

  3. Effective stress increases due to capillary pressure

  4. Capillary pressure is more in coarse grained soils
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Void ratio and size of voids is less in fine grained soil than coarse grained soil hence capillary size will be more in fine grained soil and less in coarse grained soil.

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