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What is the value of Bligh’s coefficient for coarse-grained soil?

(a) 15

(b) 12

(c) 5 to 9

(d) 8

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Seepage Theories topic in division Seepage Theories and Weirs and Barrages Design of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct answer is (b) 12

For explanation: The value of Bligh’s creep coefficient (C) is different for different soil.

S.No.

Type of soil

Value of C

1.

Micaceous sand

15

2.

Coarse-grained soil

12

3.

Sand mixed with boulder and gravel and for loam soil

5 to 9

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