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Practice Questions
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What does Cv stand for in soil mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about what measures soil behavior under stress.
What is the first step in the log-time curve fitting method?
💡 Hint: Consider what type of scale is used.
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What does the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) measure?
💡 Hint: Remember it relates to stress and settlement.
True or False: The logarithmic scale compresses large time data into a manageable graph.
💡 Hint: Consider why we might choose a log scale.
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A soil sample shows dial readings of 0.1 mm at t1 (1 hour) and 0.4 mm at t2 (4 hours). Calculate the difference and interpret it in terms of consolidation percentage.
💡 Hint: Think about how these differences relate to the total expected settlement.
Considering a log-time graph, point P shows a reading of 0.2 at log t1 and point Q shows 0.5 at log t2. How do you determine the readings for 0% and 100% consolidation?
💡 Hint: Refer back to how intersections define those consolidation limits.
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