Soil Mechanics and Foundation
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

24 months
12 months
6 months
3 months

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Rise of water table above the ground surface causes

Equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress
Decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total stress
Equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress
Increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total stress

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