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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, excess pore water drains out in __________

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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, excess pore water drains out in __________

(a) horizontal direction only

(b) tangential direction only

(c) vertical direction only

(d) both horizontal and vertical direction

I had been asked this question in exam.

Query is from Stress Distribution topic in division Stress Distribution of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (c) vertical direction only

To explain: In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, as the load is applied in one direction only, excess pore water drains out in in one direction and that is the vertical direction.

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