Liquefaction in Saturated and Poorly Consolidated Soils Occurs When They

question 67

Multiple Choice

Liquefaction in saturated and poorly consolidated soils occurs when they are shaken or subjected to rapid loading.The result is _____________.

• A) water pressure decreases and soils increase their strength and stiffness
• B) water pressure increases and soils lose their strength and stiffness
• C) water pressure decrease and soils lose their strength and stiffness
• D) water pressure increases and soils increase their strength and stiffness

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