The Westergaard analysis is used for (A) Sandy soils (B) Cohesive soils (C) Stratified soils (D) Clayey soils

The Westergaard analysis is used for
(A) Sandy soils
(B) Cohesive soils
(C) Stratified soils
(D) Clayey soils
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(C) Stratified soils
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