Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements regarding the Quick sand condition is INCORRECT?
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Quick Sand Condition
Quick sand condition is a state where saturated soil loses its strength and behaves like a liquid due to the upward flow of water. This phenomenon occurs in certain types of soil under specific conditions.
Analyzing the Given Options
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"Quick sand condition is most likely to occur in silt and fine sand." (Correct)
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Quick sand condition primarily occurs in fine-grained soils such as silt and fine sand.
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These soils are susceptible to liquefaction under certain conditions.
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"Quick sand is not a special type of soil." (Correct)
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Quick sand condition refers to a state of soil rather than a specific type of soil.
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It occurs when the soil becomes saturated with water and loses its strength.
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"Cohesive soil will become quick as it still possesses some strength equal to cohesion intercept." (Incorrect)
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Cohesive soils have significant cohesion, which prevents them from becoming quick sand.
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Quick sand condition typically occurs in cohesionless soils that lack significant cohesion.
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The given statement contradicts this fact, making it the correct answer.
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"This condition occurs in cohesionless soils only." (Correct)
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Quick sand condition is common in cohesionless soils like sand and silt.
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These soils lose their strength when saturated with water and subjected to upward hydraulic pressure.
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