Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
Which among the following is a compression of soil mass resulting from a long-term static load and consequent escape of pore water?
Strength of MaterialsGeotechnical EngineeringMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Compaction
B
Consolidation
C
Sedimentation
D
Thixotropy
Correct Answer
B. Consolidation
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Consolidation is the gradual compression of a saturated soil under sustained (static) load as pore water slowly escapes. Compaction is densification by dynamic effort expelling air.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.