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Soil Consolidation

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What is the primary mechanism responsible for soil consolidation?

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Volume change due to applied stress
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Soil consolidation primarily occurs due to the expulsion of water from the soil pores under the influence of applied stress, resulting in a reduction in soil volume.

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