Geological Engineering · Q11

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 11

Q11

Soil consolidation results in:

A.

Reduction in permeability

B.

Increase in void ratio

C.

Settlement over time

Answer

D.

Increase in strength

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Consolidation is the time-dependent settlement of soil due to expulsion of water from voids. Common in clays under long-term loads.

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