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If excess hydraulic pressure is 19.62 KN/m^2 then find the hydraulic head.

(a) 2m

(b) 4m

(c) 8m

(d) 16m

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I would like to ask this question from Consolidation Problems topic in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (a) 2m

For explanation I would say: Given,

u=19.62 kN/m^2

Therefore \(h=\frac{\overline{u}}{γ_ω} = \frac{19.62}{9.81}=2m\)

h = 2m.

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