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Geological Engineering · Q67

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 67

Q67

Compaction and consolidation are different because:

A.
Both happen under static loading
B.
Both expel air only
C.
Compaction is rapid; consolidation is slow
Answer
D.
Compaction increases water content

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Compaction expels air and is fast, while consolidation expels water under sustained load over time.