In a consolidation test, the void ratio of the specimen which was 1.052 under the effective pressure of 207 kN/m?, changed to 0.932 when the pressure was increased to 430 kN/m2. Calculate- (a) Coefficient of compressibility (b) compression index (c) the coefficient of volume compressibility.
In a consolidation test, the void ratio of the specimen which was 1.052 under the effective pressure of 207 kN/m?, changed to 0.932 when the pressure was increased to 430 kN/m2. Calculate- (a) Coefficient of compressibility (b) compression index (c) the coefficient of volume compressibility.
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