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 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
8 comments Page 1 of 1.

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.

Mohit said:   4 years ago
According to me, the correct option is D.

Kdm said:   4 years ago
Yes, B is correct. I too agree.

Apcivilian said:   3 years ago
Yes, B is right. I too agree.

Rahul said:   3 years ago
Option B is the right answer.

Basu said:   7 years ago
I think option B is correct.

Mohit said:   4 years ago
D is the correct answer.

Priyanka said:   5 years ago
B is correct

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