9.3 Terzaghi's consolidation theory assumes (1) specimen is fully saturated, (2) water and solid components are incompressible, (3) Darcy's law is strictly applied, and (4) the flow of water is one dimensional. What will be the most critical shortcomings of these assumptions when the theory is applied to real field conditions?

9.3 Terzaghi's consolidation theory assumes (1) specimen is fully saturated, (2) water and solid components are incompressible, (3) Darcy's law is strictly applied, and (4) the flow of water is one dimensional. What will be the most critical shortcomings of these assumptions when the theory is applied to real field conditions?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.18P

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