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Terzaghi’s experiment show that the value of K (empirical constant) varies from about ________ above the Centre of strip.

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Terzaghi’s experiment show that the value of K (empirical constant) varies from about ________ above the Centre of strip.

(a) Unity

(b) Zero

(c) Less than unity

(d) None of the mentioned

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Right choice is (a) Unity

Explanation: Terzaghi’s experiments show that the value of K varies from about unity (i.e., 1) immediately above the Centre of strip to a maximum of 1.5 at an approximate height above the strip.

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