Civil Engineering - Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering - Section 3 (Q.No. 44)
44.
The compression resulting from a long term static load and consequent escape of pore water, is known as
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Jiju said:
2 years ago
And if it's escape of air then the answer will be compaction.
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Adnan said:
4 years ago
Consolidation is a process where steady and static pressure causes compression of saturated soil. Further, In consolidation process, soil volume is reduced by squeezing out pore water from the saturated soil.
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Balli said:
6 years ago
Can anyone explain swelling?
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