Soil Mechanics and Foundation
Rise of water table above the ground surface causes

Decrease in pore water pressure but increase in total stress
Increase in pore water pressure but decrease in total stress
Equal decrease in pore water pressure and total stress
Equal increase in pore water pressure and total stress

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Soil Mechanics and Foundation
The ultimate consolidation settlement of a structure resting on a soil

Increases with the decrease in the porosity of the soil
Decreases with the increase in the initial voids ratio
Decreases with the decrease in the plastic limit
Increases with the increase in the initial voids ratio

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