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Geological Engineering · Q38

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 38

Q38

The coefficient of consolidation (Cv) is affected by:

A.
Soil's permeability and compressibility
Answer
B.
Moisture content
C.
Grain shape
D.
Soil color

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Coefficient of consolidation (Cv) depends on the permeability and compressibility of the soil.It governs how fast consolidation occurs.