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The consolidation test is also known as ____________

(a) impact test

(b) flexure test

(c) Standard Oedometer test

(d) standard proctor test

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The question is from Laboratory Consolidation Test in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct choice is (a) impact test

Explanation: The consolidation test is also referred to as Standard Oedometer test or one-dimensional compression test, is a classical laboratory test that allows characterizing the soil stress-strain behaviour during one-dimensional compression or swelling.

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