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In a soil specimen, the total stress, effective stress, hydraulic gradient, and critical hydraulic gradient are σ, σ’, i and ic, respectively. For initiation of quicksand condition, which one of the following statements is TRUE?

A. σ’ = 0 and i = iC
B. σ = 0 and i = iC
C. σ’ ≠ 0 and i = iC
D. σ’ ≠ 0 and i ≠ iC
Answer» B. σ = 0 and i = iC


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