47) Who demonstrated the mechanics of consolidation
- a) Skempton
- b) Taylor
- c) Terzaghi
- d) Darcy
Komal Bhandakkar Answered question January 5, 2021
Answer: c) Terzaghi
Explanation:
•Terzaghi demonstrated the mechanics of consolidation through the piston and spring analogy.
•He compared the spring-dashpot model with the soil grains, voids filled with water for explaining the mechanism of consolidation.
•Compared to the soil grains & the dashpot, the spring is compared to the soil voids filled with water under stress. The valve represents the drainage face in the previous soil.
Komal Bhandakkar Edited answer January 5, 2021