1.6 - Average degree of consolidation
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What does the degree of consolidation (u) represent?
💡 Hint: Think about the consolidation process and what it measures.
Name one limitation of 1D consolidation theory.
💡 Hint: Consider how the properties of soil may change during consolidation.
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What is the primary condition for a soil to meet the requirements of Terzaghi’s 1D consolidation equation?
💡 Hint: Recall why saturation is important in soil mechanics.
True or False: The coefficient of volume compressibility (mv) is constant throughout the consolidation process.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to soil properties when subjected to varying stress.
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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.
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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