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In a consolidation test, what does the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) represe

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In a consolidation test, what does the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) represent?
  1. The rate of volume change of soil under load
  2. The ratio of voids to solids in soil
  3. The shear strength of soil at failure
  4. The permeability of soil

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In a consolidation test, what does the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) represent?
  • Step 1: Understand that consolidation is the process where soil volume decreases when a load is applied.
  • Step 2: Know that the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) is a number that tells us how fast this volume change happens.
  • Step 3: Realize that a higher Cv means the soil will change volume quickly under a load, while a lower Cv means it will change slowly.
  • Step 4: Remember that Cv helps engineers predict how long it will take for the soil to settle after a load is added.
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