Within the consolidation process of a saturated clay

A a gradual increase in neutral pressure and a gradual decrease in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant
B a gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant
C both neutral pressure and effective pressure decrease
D both neutral pressure and effective pressure increase

Correct Answer: a gradual decrease in neutral pressure and a gradual increase in effective pressure takes place and sum of the two is constant

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