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Differentiate between compaction and consolidation.
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Compaction | Consolidation |
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i) It is a dynamic process. | i) It is a static process. |
ii) Almost instantaneous. | ii) It is long-term process. |
iii) Expulsion of air from voids. | iii) Expulsion of water from voids. |
iv) Soil is always unsaturated. | iv) Soil is to be completely saturated. |
v) It is done before the construction of structures. | v) It starts as soon as the construction work begins. |
vi) Air is expelled. | vi) No air is present. |
vii) Water is not expelled. | vii) Water is expelled. |
viii) Applies to cohesive and cohesion less soil. | viii) Applies to cohesive soils only. |