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The capillary potential (CP) of the collapsible soil varies with _________

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The capillary potential (CP) of the collapsible soil varies with _________

(a) Degree of saturation  and Pressure

(b) Water content present

(c) All of the mentioned

(d) None of the mentioned

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Enquiry is from Collapsible Soils topic in division Index Properties Determination of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (a) Degree of saturation  and Pressure

Easiest explanation: The bulk of structural collapse occurs upon the first saturation, at a given over-burden pressure. Hence collapsible potential varies with degree of saturation and pressure.

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