Question

Consider the following statements:
Liquefaction is a phenomenon
1. observed in fine sands
2. associated with development of positive pore pressure
Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. $1$ Only
• B. $2$ Only
• C. Both $1$ and $2$
• D. Neither $1$ nor $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both $1$ and $2$

Due to development of excessive pore water pressure, the effective stress of soil becomes zero and it tends to behave like liquid and loses its shear strength.