9 Select the correct statement. Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a non-uniform soil 30 Uniformity coetficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil O Leave blank

9 Select the correct statement. Uniformity coefficient does not affect strength and stability A uniform soil has less strength and stability than a non-uniform soil 30 Uniformity coetficient of a poorly graded soil is more than that of a well graded soil A uniform soil has more strength and stability than a non-uniform soil O Leave blank

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

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