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The equation for pre-compressed soil given by Hough (1957) is ______

(a) Cc=0.009(wL-10%)

(b) Cc=0.007(wL-10%)

(c) Cc=0.3(e0-0.27)

(d) Cc=0.007(wL-30%)

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The correct choice is (c) Cc=0.3(e0-0.27)

The best explanation: The equation for pre-compressed soil given by Hough (1957) is,

Cc=0.3(e0-0.27) where e0= in-situ voids ratio.

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