Civil / Geotechnical · Week-09'2024

Soil Compaction vs Consolidation

Compaction expels air under dynamic loading; consolidation expels water under sustained static load. Poor compaction/consolidation leads to settlement and cracks.

Source: L&T Quality Knowledge Nugget · Week-09'2024

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