1.3 - Limitation of 1D consolidation
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Practice Questions
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What is one assumption made about permeability in 1D consolidation?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil behaves when it consolidates.
Define excess pore water pressure.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a load is applied to soil.
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What is the assumption regarding permeability in one-dimensional consolidation?
💡 Hint: Think about how soil changes under pressure.
Excess pore water pressure is developed uniformly across all clay layers. True or False?
💡 Hint: Consider real conditions you observed.
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In a construction project, soil samples showed varying responses to compressive loads. Propose reasons based on the limitations of 1D consolidation, regarding local variations in water pressures.
💡 Hint: Analyze the site conditions to identify factors affecting water pressure variations.
Design an analytical study to evaluate the degree of consolidation over time in a given soil stratum experiencing a changing load. What variables would you consider?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how each variable interacts with the others in consolidation.
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