Question

For an ordinary clay of medium to low sensitivity, the value of Cc corresponding to the field consolidation line is roughly equal to __________ the compression index of remolded sample.

(a) 1.3

(b) 2.3

(c) 3.3

(d) 4.3

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

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 1.3

Explanation: For an ordinary clay of medium to low sensitivity, the value of Cc corresponding to the field consolidation line is roughly equal to 1.3 times the compression index of remolded sample.