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Geological Engineering · Q44

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 44

Q44

What is the major difference between compaction and consolidation?

A.
Compaction is a slow process
B.
Consolidation removes air
C.
Compaction uses mechanical energy
D.
Consolidation is mechanical
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
Compaction is immediate and involves mechanical reduction of air voids.Consolidation is time-dependent and involves expulsion of water from voids.