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Question
Consider the following statements in the context of capillary pressure in soils:
1. Pore water pressure is negative in capillary zone.
2. Water is in tension in capillary zone.
3. Capillary pressure is more in coarse grained soils.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Answer ( Option A)

1 and 2 only

Solution

Capillary pressure head,  since  of D10 coarse grain soil is more than fine grain soil so  hc is less for coarse grain soil. Hence, capillary pressure is less in coarse grained soil.
Due to capillary action (surface tension) water get sucked into the voids and comes under tension which makes pore water pressure negative.

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