Q
Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay__________________?
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A
A. A gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant
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B
B. A gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant
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C
C. Both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease
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D
D. Both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase
Correct Answer:
B. B. A gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant