Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion
Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 23 (Q.No. 10)
10.
Consider the following statements :
1. In the laboratory consolidation test, initial compression is the result of displacement of soil particles.
2. Primary consolidation is due to dissipation of pore water pressure.
3. Secondary compression starts after complete dissipation of pore water pressure.
4. Primary consolidation and secondary compression occur simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
1. In the laboratory consolidation test, initial compression is the result of displacement of soil particles.
2. Primary consolidation is due to dissipation of pore water pressure.
3. Secondary compression starts after complete dissipation of pore water pressure.
4. Primary consolidation and secondary compression occur simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Discussion:
8 comments Page 1 of 1.
Rahul said:
3 years ago
Option B is the right answer.
Nazim khan said:
3 years ago
I think option B is wrong. Primary consolidation is due to expulsion of excess pore water pressure not pore water pressure.
Apcivilian said:
3 years ago
Yes, B is right. I too agree.
Mohit said:
4 years ago
According to me, the correct option is D.
Mohit said:
4 years ago
D is the correct answer.
Kdm said:
4 years ago
Yes, B is correct. I too agree.
Priyanka said:
5 years ago
B is correct
Basu said:
7 years ago
I think option B is correct.
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