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In finding pre-consolidation pressure, the lower portion of the curve is ________________

(a) parabolic curve

(b) swelling curve

(c) expansion curve

(d) straight line

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My query is from Consolidation of Undisturbed Specimen in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (d) straight line

The best explanation: In finding pre-consolidation pressure, the lower portion of the curve approximates to a straight line.

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