Which property defines the resistance of soil to deformation under load?
A. Shear strength
B. Elastic modulus
C. Permeability
D. Plasticity index
E. 1
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Shear strength is the ability of soil to resist shearing forces, crucial for slope stability and foundation design.It includes cohesion and frictional resistance.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Engineering Properties Of Rocks And Soils
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