Compressibility of Soil-Consolidation Settlement Chapter Eleven Quiz

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What is the relationship between Hv and Hs?

Hv = H / Hs

Hv = H + Hs

Hv = H - Hs (correct)

Hv = H * Hs

In the e-log plot, what does the flat slope in the upper part of the curve signify?

Initial consolidation phase

Overconsolidated clay (correct)

Final consolidation phase

Normally consolidated clay

What does the steeper slope in the e-log plot represent?

Overconsolidated clay (correct)

Final consolidation phase

Secondary consolidation phase

Initial consolidation phase

What does the ratio 'e = Hv/Hs' represent?

Void ratio Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the reduction of effective pressure in soil in the field?

Natural geologic processes Signup and view all the answers

How is Hv calculated?

Hv = H - Hs Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon is observed in the upper part of the e-log plot according to Figure (11.6)?

'Curvature effect' Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a linear relationship with a steeper slope in a void ratio plot?

'Overconsolidated clay' Signup and view all the answers

'e = Hv/Hs' is a relationship used to determine what property of soil?

'Porosity' Signup and view all the answers

'Effective pressure' reduction in soil may be due to:

'Natural geologic processes' Signup and view all the answers

Compressibility of Soil-Consolidation Settlement Chapter Eleven Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the relationship between Hv and Hs?

In the e-log plot, what does the flat slope in the upper part of the curve signify?

What does the steeper slope in the e-log plot represent?

What does the ratio 'e = Hv/Hs' represent?

What leads to the reduction of effective pressure in soil in the field?

How is Hv calculated?

What phenomenon is observed in the upper part of the e-log plot according to Figure (11.6)?

What is the significance of a linear relationship with a steeper slope in a void ratio plot?

'e = Hv/Hs' is a relationship used to determine what property of soil?

'Effective pressure' reduction in soil may be due to:

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