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In three dimension consolidation equation, the pressure increment is ____________

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In three dimension consolidation equation, the pressure increment is ____________

(a) applied instantaneously

(b) applied periodically

(c) applied intermittently

(d) not applied at all

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This intriguing question comes from Secondary Consolidation and Three Dimensional Consolidation in portion One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (a) applied instantaneously

For explanation I would say: In three dimension consolidation equation, it is made an assumption that, the pressure increment ∆σ’ is applied instantaneously so that t is independent of time.

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