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Poisson's ratio of a soil sample is 0.4. Using theory of elasticity, the estimated value of the coefficient of lateral earth pressure at rest in the same soil is:

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Natural Soil Deposits And Subsoil Exploration

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.15P

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of lateral earth pressure at rest in the same soil is:

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