1.1.3 - Hyperbola method
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What is the purpose of using a logarithmic scale in the Hyperbola method?
💡 Hint: Think about how you identify nonlinear changes.
Define the coefficient of consolidation (Cv).
💡 Hint: What does it measure in terms of soil behavior?
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What is the main purpose of the Hyperbola method?
💡 Hint: Think about what Cv represents in soil mechanics.
True or False: The point T on the consolidation curve corresponds to 100% consolidation.
💡 Hint: Consider what total consolidation means in a soil context.
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A soil sample has a dial reading of 10 mm after 5 minutes and 13 mm after 20 minutes. Plot these on a logarithmic scale and determine the Cv based on the Hyperbola method.
💡 Hint: Refer back to how to plot points carefully and relate them to log time.
Discuss how the soil type affects the consolidation behavior illustrated by the Hyperbola method. Provide examples of clay versus sandy soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences in particle structure and water drainage capabilities.
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