For the first series of tests, no drainage of pore water occurs, either when the normal load is applied or during shearing (relating to clay’s very low coefficient of permeability). How does the “no drainage” control can be visualized?

For the first series of tests, no drainage of pore water occurs, either when the normal load is applied or during shearing (relating to clay’s very low coefficient of permeability). How does the “no drainage” control can be visualized?

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.10P

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