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Which soil property primarily influences the rate of consolidation

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Which soil property primarily influences the rate of consolidation?

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Correct Answer: Option B
Permeability is the key factor controlling how fast pore water can escape from soil during consolidation.Low permeability soils consolidate slowly.
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