SSC SSC JE Civil 2025 Mock Test Series (Paper 1 & Paper 2) Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Consolidation
Consider the following statements:
1. Secondary consolidation of soil follows Terzaghi’s one-dimensional theory of consolidation.
2. Consolidation is a function of total stress.
3. Even after complete dissipation of excess pore pressure, the soil undergoes a little more consolidation.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
3 only
2
1 and 2 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1 only