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Earth Pressure at Rest

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Consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A

1,2 and 3

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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2 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is B 1 and 2 only
On compaction, of cohesionless backfill, active earth pressure decreases and passive earth pressure increases.

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