Question
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Question on Soil Structure and Clay Mineralogy
The change that take place during the process of consolidation of a saturated clay would include.
A
An increase in pore water pressure and an increase in effective pressure
B
An increase in pore water pressure and a decrease in effective pressure
C
A decrease in pore water pressure and a decrease in effective pressure
D
A decrease in pore water pressure and an increase in effective pressure
Answer
A decrease in pore water pressure and an increase in effective pressure
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(D): A decrease in pore water pressure and an increase in effective pressure