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The compression index for normally consolidated soil is ____________

(a) constant

(b) variable

(c) zero

(d) unity

I had been asked this question in a national level competition.

My doubt stems from Consolidation Process topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (a) constant

For explanation I would say: The compression index for normally consolidated soil is constant. To achieve normal consolidation, the total load applied on the sample is greater than that which is experienced in the field layer of soil from which the sample is collected.

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