Question 8 (1) - Oedometer testWhat are the boundary conditions applied to a soil sample tested in an Oedometer?ZHa) Pore water pressure at z = H (top of the sample) is PH = Yw. Hb) Ez = Exc) &z=&v (₂ is the volumetric strain of the sample)d) At time t=0, 4p = 0

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Question 8 (1) - Oedometer test What are the boundary conditions applied to a soil sample tested in an Oedometer? Ne Z X H a) Pore water pressure at z = H (top of the sample) is PH = Yw. H b) Ez = Ex C) &z=&v (Ey is the volumetric strain of the sample) d) At time t= 0, 4p = 0

Question 8 (1) - Oedometer test What are the boundary conditions applied to a soil sample tested in an Oedometer? Ne Z X H a) Pore water pressure at z = H (top of the sample) is PH = Yw. H b) Ez = Ex C) &z=&v (Ey is the volumetric strain of the sample) d) At time t= 0, 4p = 0

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