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In many soil deposits, the secondary consolidation is neglected.

(a) True

(b) False

I got this question during an online exam.

The doubt is from Secondary Consolidation and Three Dimensional Consolidation topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (a) True

The best I can explain: In many soil deposits, the secondary consolidation is so small and insignificant that it can be neglected. Also for the secondary consolidation to occur, it takes a lot of time.

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