When a structural load is applied on a soil stratum, which of the following soil types will have the minimum settlement?

Over-consolidated clay stratum

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Normally consolidated clay stratum

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Solution

The correct option is A Over-consolidated clay stratum
The compression index for the over consolidated clay stratum (called recompression index) is smaller as compared to other given soils, thus it will have minimum settlement.

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When a structural load is applied on a soil stratum, which of the following soil types will have the minimum settlement?

The correct option is A Over-consolidated clay stratumThe compression index for the over consolidated clay stratum (called recompression index) is smaller as compared to other given soils, thus it will have minimum settlement.

The correct option is A Over-consolidated clay stratum
The compression index for the over consolidated clay stratum (called recompression index) is smaller as compared to other given soils, thus it will have minimum settlement.