1058Civil EngineeringMedium
Clay layer A with single drainage and coefficient of consolidation Cv takes 6 months to achieve 50% consolidation. The time taken by clay layer B of the same thickness with double drainage and coefficient of consolidation Cv/2 to achieve the same degree of consolidation is________?
A6 months
B24 months
C12 months
D3 months
Correct answer
D. 3 months
Explanation
The correct answer is 3 months.