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Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation is invalid for ________

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Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation is invalid for ________

(a) pre-consolidation

(b) under- consolidation

(c) secondary consolidation

(d) normal- consolidation

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I need to ask this question from Secondary Consolidation and Three Dimensional Consolidation topic in portion One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right option is (c) secondary consolidation

For explanation: Since the dissipation of the excess hydrostatic pressure does not govern the secondary consolidation, the Terzaghi’s theory of consolidation is in valid as it cannot be used to find the rate of secondary consolidation.

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