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What is the influence of voids in soils on magnitude of potential compressibility, permeability and rate of compressibility? (150 - 250 words).

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 11.12P

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