Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Overconsolidation ratio is defined as:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Void ratio divided by porosity
B
Liquid limit divided by plastic limit
C
Present pressure divided by unit weight
D
Preconsolidation pressure divided by present effective overburden pressure
Correct Answer
D. Preconsolidation pressure divided by present effective overburden pressure
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