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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, coefficient of permeability is ______

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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, coefficient of permeability is ______

(a) zero

(b) variable

(c) constant

(d) unity

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The above asked question is from Terzaghi’s Theory of One Dimensional Consolidation in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (c) constant

To elaborate: In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, coefficient of permeability is constant during the consolidation. This assumption is made so that not more than one coefficient of permeability is used in the same problem.

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