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ENGINEERING GEOLOGY

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resistance

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(SAY n=100kPa)

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Peak

Ultimate

500 x 10

0.254 x 0.254 x 1000

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Earthquakes or other vibrations could

cause a loose sand in the condition of test

1 to settle noticeably. The sand in the

condition of test 2 is less likely to be

seriously affected.

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Q.1

Q.2

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