Which factor is most important in the settlement of clayey soils?
A. Permeability
B. Compaction
C. Capillarity
D. Particle shape
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Permeability controls how quickly pore water drains from clayey soil during loading, making it the key factor in time-dependent settlement (consolidation).This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Soil Mechanics
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