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In three dimension consolidation equation soil is assumed to be ______________

(a) partially saturated

(b) dry

(c) completely saturated

(d) both dry and partially saturated

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The query is from Secondary Consolidation and Three Dimensional Consolidation topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct choice is (c) completely saturated

To explain: When the soil is fully saturated, then there are no air voids present in the soil and thus making the calculations easier. So, in three dimension consolidation equation soil is assumed to be completely saturated.

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