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Geological Engineering · Q59

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 59

Q59

A soil is said to be normally consolidated when:

A.
It has never been subjected to any pressure
B.
It has been compressed and then unloaded
C.
It is compressed to its maximum historical pressure
D.
It is in dry state
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Normally consolidated soil has not been previously loaded more than its present stress.It is used in consolidation settlement analysis.