Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Q1: The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as

A compaction

B consolidation

C swelling

D none of these.

ANS:B - consolidation

Consolidation is a process where steady and static pressure causes compression of saturated soil. Further, In consolidation process, soil volume is reduced by squeezing out pore water from the saturated soil.



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