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Geological Engineering · Q73

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 73

Q73

The compressibility of soil is assessed using which test?

A.
Compaction test
B.
Triaxial test
C.
Consolidation test
D.
Shear box test
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Consolidation test measures how soil compresses over time under load.It helps predict settlement in foundations.