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Table T2. Notation and units for variables used in this chapter. (See table notes.)

Variable Definition Dimension Unit
Cc Compression index
Cv Coefficient of consolidation L2/T m2/s
d Degree of clast orientation Dimensionless
e Void ratio Dimensionless
ei Initial specimen void ratio Dimensionless
h Specimen height L mm
ho Specimen height at beginning of CRS stage L mm
i Index of clast orientation Dimensionless
K Hydraulic conductivity L/T m/s
k Intrinsic permeability L2 m2
mv Coefficient of volume compressibility LT2/M 1/kPa
OCR Overconsolidation ratio Dimensionless
Pc Preconsolidation stress M/LT2 kPa
Po Hydrostatic effective stress M/LT2 kPa
SED Strain energy density M/LT2 kJ/m3
u Base pore pressure M/LT2 kPa
ub Backpressure M/LT2 kPa
γw Unit weight of pore water M/L2T2 kN/m3
Δu Excess basal pore pressure M/LT2 kPa
ε Strain Dimensionless
Strain rate 1/T 1/s
ν Dynamic fluid viscosity M/LT Pa·s
σa Axial stress M/LT2 kPa
σa Effective axial stress M/LT2 kPa
ϕ Angle of clast orientation Degrees

Notes: CRS = constant rate of strain. — = not applicable.

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