Physics · Soil Mechanics
Which of the following correctly describes secondary compression or consolidation in soil?
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- 1The change in void ratio continues, generally at a reduced rate, after the excess pore pressure due to primary consolidation has been dissipated.✓
- 2The change in void ratio continues at an increased rate after the excess pore pressure due to primary consolidation has been dissipated.
- 3The change in void ratio remains constant after the excess pore pressure due to primary consolidation has been dissipated.
- 4The rapid reduction in volume due to the immediate expulsion of air from the soil voids.
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The change in void ratio continues, generally at a reduced rate, after the excess pore pressure due to primary consolidation has been dissipated.
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