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Q: e same grain size, d be consid varies. feature of signif tual orientation grains have less andom…

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Q: What are the degree of consolidation of soil and the average degree of consolidation of soil layer

A: Consolidation: The compression of saturated soil under a steady static pressure is known as…

Q: Quartz sandstones commonly are only partly cemented and contain a high volume of pore space. Would…

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Q: What are the two principal steps needed to convert an igneous rock into a sedimentary rock?

A: Igneous rocks are formed when the magma cools and solidifies either at the surface of earth or…

Q: How do you identify a rock in the field to see whether they metamorphic? igneous, sedimentary or are

A: Whenever molten material (magma or lava) cools and hardens, igneous rocks develop. Sedimentary rocks…

Q: Soil deposits have been piled up on top of each through the hardening process which can be best…

A: Explanation-  Igneous rock formation takes place when magma from volcanoes or deep in earth crust…

Q: Define about Aeolian Soil Deposits ?

A: Solution: Aeolian Soil Deposit refers to the soil particles that are generally transported by the…

Q: Two near-surface strata of the same soft clay are to be consolidated. In one the consolidation is to…

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Q: The slope in the surface groundwater table is termed the __________.

A: The slope in the surface groundwater table is termed the hydraulic gradient.

Q: A 6ft clay layer reaches 100% consolidation in 10 years and has a natural water content of 75%, what…

A: Thickness of clay layer, time taken for primary consolidation,natural water content,

Q: 4. (a) Time required for a 3m clay layer, sitting on bedrock, and overlain by a sand layer to fully…

A: Time required for consolidation settlement, t = Tv d2/Cv Where, Tv = Non-dimensional time factor d =…

Q: Determine the method and origin of metamorphic rocks?

A: Metamorphic rocks: