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Coefficient of consolidation for clays normally

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Coefficient of consolidation for clays normally

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Kaberi Roy
Kaberi Roy 6 years ago
As we Know Coefficient of Consolidation is directly proportional to Permeability.
Cv € K
And Coefficient of Permeability decreases when liquid limit increases.
Means K€ 1/LL. (LL - liquid limit )
So
Cv € K € 1/LL
THEREFORE, Cv € 1/LL.
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