Question

The loading machine of consolidometer is generally capable of applying vertical pressure up to ________ kPa in general.

(a) 10 or 20

(b) 40 or 50

(c) 80 or 90

(d) 800 or 1000

This question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Laboratory Consolidation Test topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Correct choice is (d) 800 or 1000

To elaborate: The loading machine of consolidometer is generally capable of applying vertical pressures up to 800 or 1000kPa in general. This is application of heavy load on the soil specimen.