a$)$ What are the two graphical methods used to compute Cv$?$

b$)$ When calculating $\backslash (\backslash$mathrm$\{$H$\}\_\{\backslash$mathrm$\{$d$\}\}\backslash ),$ why do we sometimes use $\backslash (\backslash$mathrm$\{$H$\}\_\{\backslash$mathrm$\{$dr$\}\}=\backslash$mathrm$\{$H$\}\backslash ),$ and other times $\backslash (\backslash$mathrm$\{$H$\}\_\{\backslash$mathrm$\{$dr$\}\}=\backslash$mathrm$\{$H$\}/2\backslash )?$

e$)$ Define consolidation.

d$)$ Why do we correct lab compres urve using Schmertmannn's method?

e$)$ What are the assumptions of Terzaghi's theory of consolidation? Please list at least $3.$

f$)$ Explain $($in words$)$ the difference between normally consolidated and overconsolidated clay.

g$)$ Why does consolidation settlement typically apply only to clay and silt soils, but not to sand and gravel soils.

h$)$ Is an $\backslash (\backslash$mathrm$\{$OCR$\}<mn>1</mn><mtext></mtext><mi>\backslash </mi><mi>)</mi>$ possible?