If instead of single drainage, the number of discharge faces is increased to two in corresponding soils, the rate of compression for the same percentage of consolidation will be:

Consider the following statements regarding the plate load test: Statement A: The test results reflect the soil characteristics only within a depth equal to about twice the width of the bearing plate. Statement B: The test gives the ultimate settlement of the actual foundation directly.

What is the definition of optimum moisture content (OMC) in soil compaction?