Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Secondary compression in clay occurs mainly after
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Choose the correct answer
A
substantial dissipation of excess pore water pressure
B
surcharge is removed instantly
C
dry density becomes zero
D
soil becomes gravel
Correct Answer
A. substantial dissipation of excess pore water pressure
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Secondary compression is creep-like deformation of soil skeleton.
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