If Cv is the coefficient of consolidation, is the time and is drainage path of one dimensional
consolidation of soil, the time factor Tv, is given by
(A) Tv
 = d²/Cv
t
(B) Tv
 = t²/d²Cv
(C) Tv = Cv3
/d²t
(D) Tv
 = Cv
t/dt

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: Option D

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