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1- Find the final consolidation settlement 2- Having the final consolidation settlement of (20) cm, find the void ratio corresponding to 50% consolidation.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.7P

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Transcribed Image Text:04: A) For the soil profile shown in Figure (4): 1- Find the final consolidation settlement 2- Having the final consolidation settlement of (20) cm, find the void ratio corresponding to 50% consolidation. 2 m 4 m Surcharge Aq, 100 kPa Clay Y = 18 kN/m² Ysat = 18.5 kN/m³ e=0.8 Ce=0.2 Sand V W.T.L Fig.(4)

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