1.1 - Assumptions
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What is the definition of saturated soil?
💡 Hint: Think about what saturation means in a liquid context.
What does it mean for a soil to be isotropic?
💡 Hint: Consider how isotropy applies to symmetry.
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What is Darcy's Law mainly concerned with?
💡 Hint: Remember that Darcy's law deals specifically with flow.
True or False: The coefficient of permeability is assumed to change during consolidation.
💡 Hint: Consider the assumptions made in the theory.
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Given a soil stratum with varying loads and permeability, evaluate the expected excess pore water pressure distribution.
💡 Hint: Break it down by layers and apply the formula for effective stress.
Design a simple experiment to measure the degree of consolidation over time and discuss the findings.
💡 Hint: Consider the principle of drainage.
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