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
6 months
3 months
12 months

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation
The rise of water table below the foundation influences the bearing capacity of soil mainly by reducing

effective angle of shearing resistance
cohesion and effective angle of shearing resistance
effective unit weight of soil and effective angle of shearing resistance
cohesion and effective unit weight of soil

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Effective stress on soil

Decreases voids ratio and increases permeability
Increases voids ratio and decreases permeability
Increases both voids ratio and permeability
Decreases both voids ratio and permeability

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