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What does the consolidation process in soil mechanics refer to?

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What does the consolidation process in soil mechanics refer to?
  1. The increase in soil volume due to compaction
  2. The expulsion of water from soil under load
  3. The change in soil structure over time
  4. The reduction of soil strength due to saturation

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What does the consolidation process in soil mechanics refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that soil is made up of solid particles and water.
  • Step 2: When soil is loaded (like when a building is built on it), the weight pushes down on the soil.
  • Step 3: This weight causes the water in the soil to be squeezed out.
  • Step 4: As the water leaves, the soil particles get closer together.
  • Step 5: This process of water leaving the soil and the soil getting smaller is called consolidation.
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