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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 12 (Q.No. 2)
2.
A clay layer, 5 m thick undergoes 50% consolidation in 5 years when subjected to an average pressure increase of 50 kN/m2. If the clay layer were 10 m thick, in what period would it undergo 50% consolidation for the same pressure ?
10 years
2.5 years
25 years
20 years
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Rahul verma said:   9 months ago
RELATION.

T = Ct/d^2
t is proportional to d^2.
so,
t2=t1(d2/d1)^2.
t2= 5(10/5)^2.
t2=5x4=20 years.

Bidyut said:   4 years ago
t2=t1(d2/d1)^2.
t2= 5(10/5)^2.
t2=5*4=20 years.

Dollly said:   5 years ago
Are you sure @Praveen?

Please explain your answer.

Praveen said:   6 years ago
The Answer is A.

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