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  • If ?0' and ?' represent initial and increased pressure ; e0 and e void ratios corresponding to initial and increased pressure ; and C0 the compression index (dimensionless), then, the virgin compression curve as expressed by Terzaghi empirical formula is


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  • A. e = e0 + Cc log10 ?'/?0'
  • B. e = e0 - Cc log10 ?'/?0'
  • C. e0 = e - Cc log10 ?'/?0'
  • D. e0 = e + Cc log10 ?0'/?'

  • Correct Answer
  • e = e0 - Cc log10 ?'/?0' 

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