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Excess pore pressure is also known as ___________

(a) hydrodynamic pressure

(b) seepage pressure

(c) effective pressure

(d) total pressure

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The question is from Consolidation Process topic in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (a) hydrodynamic pressure

To elaborate: The pressure that builds up in pore water due to load increment in the soil is termed as excess pore pressure. Excess pore pressure is also known as excess hydrostatic pressure or hydrodynamic pressure.

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