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In a semi logarithmic plot, the virgin compression curve becomes

(a) straight line

(b) parabolic curve

(c) hyperbolic curve

(d) elliptical curve

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This interesting question is from Consolidation Process in portion One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right choice is (a) straight line

To explain: In a semi logarithmic plot, the virgin compression curve becomes a straight line if the curve is plotted with effective pressure σ’as abscissa and the voids ratio e as ordinate on an arithmetic scale.

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