Let σ _{v}^{^{′}} and σ _{h}^{^{′}} denote the effective vertical stress and effective horizontal stress, respectively. Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a soil element to reach the failure state under Rankine’s passive earth pressure condition?

Question

Let σ _{v}^{^{′}} and σ _{h}^{^{′}} denote the effective vertical stress and effective horizontal stress, respectively. Which one of the following conditions must be satisfied for a soil element to reach the failure state under Rankine’s passive earth pressure condition?

Examsnet · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer is : σv‌′ < σh‌′

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