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For an ordinary clay of medium sensitivity, the value of compression index is _____ if liquid limit is 50%.

(a) 0.36

(b) 0.45

(c) 0.12

(d) 0.64

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My query is from Consolidation Problems topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (a) 0.36

Explanation: WL=50%

For ordinary sample of clay

Cc=0.009(WL -10)

=0.36.

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