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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, Darcy’s law is _______

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In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, Darcy’s law is _______

(a) invalid

(b) valid

(c) invalid only for clays

(d) invalid only for gravel

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This key question is from Terzaghi’s Theory of One Dimensional Consolidation topic in portion One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Explanation: In Terzaghi’s Theory of one dimensional consolidation, Darcy’s law is perfectly valid. For ease in calculation, the flow of water in the soil is considered to be a laminar flow, thus validating the Darcy’s law.

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