Question

The time factor Tv for the vertical flow is given by _______

(a) \(T_v=\frac{C_{vz} t}{H^2} \)

(b) \(T_v=\frac{-C_{rz} t}{H^2} \)

(c) \(T_v=\frac{C_{vz}}{H^2} \)

(d) \(T_v=\frac{C_{vz} t}{H}\)

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This question is from Consolidation Equation in Polar Coordinates topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) \(T_v=\frac{C_{vz} t}{H^2} \)

Easiest explanation: The time factor Tv for the vertical flow is given by,

\(T_v=\frac{C_{vz} t}{H^2}, \)

Where Cvz is the coefficient of consolidation in z-direction

t=elapsed time

H=average drainage path.