Question

In determination of one-dimensional consolidation as shown in the figure, the line AB represents ___________

a.

at initial time t₀, u̅=∆σ

b.

at initial time t₀, u̅=0

c.

at final time tf, u̅=∆σ

d.

at final time tf, u̅=0

Answer: (d).at final time tf, u̅=0

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