Practice Average degree of consolidation - 1.6 | 4. Terzaghi’s 1D Consolidation Equation | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 2
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1.6 - Average degree of consolidation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the degree of consolidation (u) represent?

💡 Hint: Think about the consolidation process and what it measures.

Question 2

Easy

Name one limitation of 1D consolidation theory.

💡 Hint: Consider how the properties of soil may change during consolidation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary condition for a soil to meet the requirements of Terzaghi’s 1D consolidation equation?

  • Completely dry
  • Saturated
  • Non-homogeneous

💡 Hint: Recall why saturation is important in soil mechanics.

Question 2

True or False: The coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) is constant throughout the consolidation process.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to soil properties when subjected to varying stress.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the average degree of consolidation after one month for a soil layer subjected to a uniform load, given the specific values of stress and initial conditions.

💡 Hint: Refer to the equation and the values step-by-step for clarity.

Question 2

Discuss how you would adjust the consolidation analysis if initial estimates of soil permeability are proven inaccurate after testing.

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts of your findings on real-world engineering scenarios.

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