Question

A clay deposit suffers a total settlement of \(4\,\mathrm{cm}\) with one-way drainage. With two-way drainage, it suffers a total settlement of

• A. \(4\,\mathrm{cm}\)
• B. \(8\,\mathrm{cm}\)
• C. \(2\,\mathrm{cm}\)
• D. \(16\,\mathrm{cm}\)

Hint:

Drainage condition changes \[ \boxed{\text{Time of consolidation}} \] but does not change \[ \boxed{\text{Ultimate settlement}.} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A