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Primary Consolidation
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Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of these statements are correct?
A
1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Solution
The correct option is
A
1, 2 and 3
Consolidation time increases with increasing compressibility.
Consolidation time decreases with increasing permeability.
Consolidation time is dependent on the magnitude of stress increase.
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