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The compression index is a dimensionless quantity.

The compression index is a dimensionless quantity.

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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Geotechnical Engineering I by Sophia (102k points)

The compression index is a dimensionless quantity.

(a) True

(b) False

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The doubt is from Consolidation Process in section One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Oliver (727k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Sophia

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Correct choice is (a) True

Explanation: The compression index is a dimensionless quantity. The compression index represents the slope of the linear portion of the pressure-voids ratio curve. It remains constant within a fairly large range of pressure.

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