In a one-dimensional consolidation test, what is the primary parameter measured?

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In a one-dimensional consolidation test, what is the primary parameter measured?
  1. Shear strength
  2. Permeability
  3. Void ratio
  4. Settlement over time

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a one-dimensional consolidation test, what is the primary parameter measured?
  • Step 1: Understand that a one-dimensional consolidation test is used to study how soil behaves under pressure.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when a load is applied to the soil, it will compress or settle over time.
  • Step 3: Identify that the main thing we measure in this test is how much the soil settles as it consolidates.
  • Step 4: Conclude that the primary parameter measured is the amount of settlement over time due to the applied load.
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