Question

The solution of Kolter’s equation gives ____________

(a) permeability of soil

(b) orientation of slip lines

(c) specific gravity of grains

(d) seepage pressure

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I want to ask this question from Earth Pressure Introduction in division Failure Envelopes & Earth Pressure of Geotechnical Engineering II

Answer 1

Right option is (b) orientation of slip lines

The best explanation: The solution of Kolter’s equation for a given boundary condition gives the orientation of slip planes together with the stress at each point at the failure zone.