Question of the Week

Which of the following statements about liquefaction are true?

I. The pore water pressure increases the frictional forces between soil particles

II. Liquefaction occurs in primarily sandy soils with a shallow water table

III. The effective stress of the soil is based on the elevation of the water table

A) I only

B) III & II only

C) II only

D) All of the above

The correct answer is B (III & II only)