Question

The integration of the equation \(ρ_f=∫_0^Hm_v ∆σ’dz\) can be performed by _____________

(a) numerical method only

(b) graphical method only

(c) both numerical method and graphical method

(d) can not be performed

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

This interesting question is from Consolidation Process in section One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) both numerical method and graphical method

The best I can explain: The integration of the equation \(ρ_f=∫_0^Hm_v ∆σ’dz\) can be performed by:

numerical method

graphical method.