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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 12 (Q.No. 2)
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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 ?
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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.
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.
t2= 5(10/5)^2.
t2=5*4=20 years.
Dollly said:
5 years ago
Are you sure @Praveen?
Please explain your answer.
Please explain your answer.
Praveen said:
6 years ago
The Answer is A.
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