Soil Mechanics & Foundation

141) The unit of the coefficient of consolidation is

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cm2/sec

142) The coefficient of consolidation of a soil is affected by

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both compressibility and permeability

143) Primary consolidation of soil is due to the expulsion of

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absorbed water only

144) Secondary consolidation of soil is due to the expulsion of

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adsorbed water only

145) A soil which is fully consolidated under the existing over burden pressure is known as

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normally consolidated soil

146) Secondary consolidation is

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caused by Creep

147) Even after the complete dissipation of excess pore pressure, a little more consolidation is possible. This is called as

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Compaction

148) The compression resulting from long term static load and resulting expulsion of water known as

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consolidation

149) The time factor for a particular degree of consolidation

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depends upon the coefficient of consolidation

150) Consolidation theory was enunciated by

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Terzaghi

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