Question

If the plane of settlement does not fall within the embankment, then such a condition is called _________

(a) Complete ditch condition and Complete project condition

(b) Incomplete ditch condition

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

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The question is from Load on Positive and Negative Projecting Conduits in section Shafts, Tunnels and Conduits of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) Complete ditch condition and Complete project condition

Easiest explanation: If the embankment is not of sufficient height, the plane of equal settlement does not fall within the embankment (i.e., He > H); such a condition is called complete projection condition or complete ditch condition.