Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Dense sand
B. Loose sand
C. Plastic clay
List-II
1.
2.
3.
Codes:
A B C

• A. 3 2 1
• B. 2 1 3
• C. 1 3 2
• D. 1 2 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1 2 3

List-II gives the lateral pressures on braced sheet pile walls. The pressure distribution on the wall is non-hydrostatic. Based on the measurements on actual job sites, empirical pressure diagram have been proposed by Terzaghi and Peck, and Tschebotarioff depending upon the type of soil.