Consolidation Settlement in Foundations Quiz
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What is the primary cause of soil settlement due to loads?

  • Deformation of soil particles
  • Expansion of void spaces (correct)
  • Relocation of soil particles
  • Increase in moisture content

    • Which type of settlement is based on equations derived from the theory of elasticity?

  • Secondary consolidation settlement
  • Primary consolidation settlement
  • Immediate consolidation settlement
  • Elastic settlement (correct)

    • What type of soils experience primary consolidation settlement?

  • Moist soils with varying moisture content
  • Saturated cohesive soils (correct)
  • Dry soils only
  • Semi-cohesive soils

    • When does secondary consolidation settlement occur?

    <p>At constant effective stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes elastic settlement?

    <p>Deformation without change in moisture content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of settlement involves the plastic adjustment of soil fabrics?

    <p>Secondary consolidation settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes primary consolidation settlement from secondary consolidation settlement?

    <p>'Results from expulsion of water vs. results from plastic adjustment'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What type of soils experience elastic settlement?'

    <p>'Dry soils only'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'When does elastic settlement occur?'

    <p>Before expulsion of water or air from void spaces'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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