Question

In finding pre-consolidation pressure, initial portion of curve resembles ___________

(a) recompression curve of remolded sample

(b) swelling curve

(c) expansion curve

(d) laboratory virgin curve

This question was posed to me in examination.

My query is from Drainage and Dewatering topic in portion Drainage and Dewatering of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) recompression curve of remolded sample

For explanation I would say: In finding pre-consolidation pressure, initial portion of curve is flat and resembles the recompression curve of the remolded sample.