If the soil below the base of the footing is dry or moist, the confining pressure is approximately .......... the confining pressure available when the water table is at the base of the footing ?

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Q. If the soil below the base of the footing is dry or moist, the confining pressure is approximately .......... the confining pressure available when the water table is at the base of the footing ?

(A) equal to

(B) double

(D) four times

Correct : Option (B)

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