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The component Sc, used in the total settlement of clay refers to which of the following?

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The component Sc, used in the total settlement of clay refers to which of the following?

(a) Total settlement

(b) Consolidation settlement

(c) Immediate plastic settlement

(d) Settlement due to secondary consolidation of clay

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My doubt is from Shallow Foundations in division Shallow Foundations of Geotechnical Engineering II

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Correct answer is (b) Consolidation settlement

Explanation: The three components used in total settlement of clay are given below:

Sc = consolidation settlement

Si = immediate elastic settlement

Ss = settlement due to secondary consolidation of clay.

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