GATE Civil Engineering (CE) 2020 Shift 1 Solved Paper

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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

In case of a point load. Boussinesq's equation predicts higher value of vertical stress at a point directly beneath the load as compared to Westcrgaard's equation.
The cohesion of normally consolidated clay is zero when triaxial test is conducted under consolidated undrained condition.
The ultimate bearing capacity of a strip foundation supported on the surface of sandy soil increases in direct proportion to the width of footing.
A clay deposit with a liquidity index greater than unity is in a state of plastic consistency.

Solution:

For

{\IL}>1

is in under liquid condition not plastic.

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