3.1 - Time Required for Consolidation
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What does the square-root time method help us analyze?
💡 Hint: Think about how we view relationships in math.
Why is understanding drainage path length important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water has to travel farther.
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What is the primary purpose of the square-root time curve fitting method?
💡 Hint: Think about what we discussed regarding time and curves.
True or False: The time required for consolidation is inversely proportional to the length of the drainage path.
💡 Hint: Recall how drainage affects time.
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A soil sample with a saturation degree reaches total consolidation in 25 mins at a thickness of 1 meter. Predict the time required for a field condition with 3 meters of the same soil if the drainage path is similar.
💡 Hint: Consider how thickness and time relate in a linear manner.
Using both methods, how would one assess a field condition if lab results indicated different drainage paths contributing to varying times? Discuss how to integrate both measurements.
💡 Hint: Link theories of curve fitting with practical soil data.
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