The one-dimensional consolidation test of a soil sample enables to ascertain the settlement characteristic over a given period of time. The soil specimen under test is axially loaded and laterally contained. Loads are applied with progressive increases and the settlement values are read on a dial gauge or on a digital display (through a displacement transducer).

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