Tick ALL that describes the consolidation in Oedometer test vs actual consolidation process in the field. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally much greater than those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally much smaller than those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally comparable with those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O There are no information available on comparing laboratory and full scale settlements

Tick ALL that describes the consolidation in Oedometer test vs actual consolidation process in the field. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally much greater than those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally much smaller than those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O Rates of settlement of full-scale structures are generally comparable with those predicted using oedometer tests on small specimens. O There are no information available on comparing laboratory and full scale settlements

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.12P

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