engineering recuitment APSC AE Civil 2020 Test Series Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Consolidation
Consider the following statements :
1. In the laboratory consolidation test, initial compression is the result of displacement of soil particles.
2. Primary consolidation is due to dissipation of pore water pressure.
3. Secondary compression starts after complete dissipation of pore water pressure.
4. Primary consolidation and secondary compression occur simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above are correct?1
1 and 4 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
2 and 4 only
4
1 and 3 only