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What is the effect of loading rate on the settlement of clay soils?

Practice Questions

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What is the effect of loading rate on the settlement of clay soils?
  1. Faster loading rates increase settlement
  2. Faster loading rates decrease settlement
  3. Loading rate has no effect on settlement
  4. Settlement is only affected by soil type

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of loading rate on the settlement of clay soils?
  • Step 1: Understand what loading rate means. It refers to how quickly weight is applied to the soil.
  • Step 2: Know that clay soils have water in their tiny spaces (pores).
  • Step 3: When weight is added quickly (high loading rate), the water in the clay cannot escape fast enough.
  • Step 4: This trapped water creates pressure, which can cause the soil to settle more immediately.
  • Step 5: If the loading is slower, the water has time to escape, leading to less immediate settlement.
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