Question

Which of the following equation has been recommended by Indian standard for finding reduction factor in water table?

a.

R w = 0.5 (1 + z w2/B)

b.

R w = (1 + z w2/B)

c.

R w = c Nc + σ̅. Nq + 0.5γBNγ

d.

R w = z w2 / B

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Answer: (a).R w = 0.5 (1 + z w2/B)

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