Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Engineering
Q1: The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known asA
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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