Question

In a soil sample of a consolidometer test, pore water pressure is

• A. Minimum at the centre
• B. Maximum at the top
• C. Maximum at the bottom
• D. Maximum at the centre

Hint:

For double drainage in an oedometer test, \[ \boxed{ u_{\max} \text{ occurs at the centre of the specimen.} } \] The drainage path is \[ \boxed{\dfrac{H}{2}}. \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D