Figure F18 (continued). D. Elastic response expressed as loading efficiency (γ in B) depends on the compressibility of the sediment framework and the compressibility of the interstitial water that may contain free gas. E. Response of pressure to volumetric strain in sediment depends primarily on porosity because the compressibility of the matrix is greater than that of water (dotted lines = grain and water compressibilities).
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