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The recompression index Cs is________ compared to compression index Cc for pre-consolidated soils.

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The recompression index Cs is________ compared to compression index Cc for pre-consolidated soils.

(a) small

(b) very small

(c) large

(d) very large

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Enquiry is from Consolidation Process topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct option is (b) very small

Easy explanation: In the case of pre-consolidated soils, the settlement of it is very small as the recompression index or the swelling index Cs is very small when compared to the compression index Cc.

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