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1 - Square-root – time curve fitting method

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Explain what is meant by the term 'consolidation' in soil mechanics.

💡 Hint: Think of how a sponge compresses when you squeeze it.

Question 2

Easy

What is the first step in the square-root time method?

💡 Hint: What do we need to have before making our plots?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the square-root time curve fitting method?

  • To assess structural integrity
  • To predict consolidation time
  • To measure soil density

💡 Hint: What do we want to achieve from consolidation testing?

Question 2

True or False: The tangent line indicates the final consolidation behavior.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Is it showing the early or late behavior?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction site has soil which you estimate will take approximately 9 months to consolidate based on lab tests. If the field conditions differ significantly, how might that influence your predictions?

💡 Hint: Consider how field pressure and drainage differ from lab scenarios.

Question 2

During a consolidation test, the dial readings indicate that consolidation reaches 50% in 2 months. If we continue to monitor and observe deterioration in drainage conditions, how might this affect our initial square-root analysis?

💡 Hint: How might drainage affect the time needed for consolidation?

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