Select the correct option with regard to effective stress on soils.
Statement 1: As effective stress on soil increases, the compaction of soil occurs and causes the settlement of structures built on soils.
Statement 2: The shear strength of soil depends on its effective stress, and as effective stress is changed, the shear strength remains constant.
1
Both statements are correct.
2
Both statements are incorrect.
3
Statement 1 is incorrect, and statement 2 is correct.
4
Statement 1 is correct, and statement 2 is incorrect.