10.9 A consolidation test on a sample of clay produced the following data: o: (kPa) 8. 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 16 0.032 0.041 0.051 0.069 0.109 0.173 0.240 0.301 0.220 The initial void ratio of the sample was 1.21, and ozó at the sample depth was 40 kPa. (a) Plot these data on an arithmetic diagram similar to that in Figure 10.10(a) (b) Plot these data on a semilogarithmic diagram similar to that in Figure 10.10(b). (c) Using Casagrande's method, find oc . (d) Using Schmertmann's method, adjust the test results. (e) Determine Ccand Cr.

10.9 A consolidation test on a sample of clay produced the following data: o: (kPa) 8. 16 32 64 128 256 512 1024 16 0.032 0.041 0.051 0.069 0.109 0.173 0.240 0.301 0.220 The initial void ratio of the sample was 1.21, and ozó at the sample depth was 40 kPa. (a) Plot these data on an arithmetic diagram similar to that in Figure 10.10(a) (b) Plot these data on a semilogarithmic diagram similar to that in Figure 10.10(b). (c) Using Casagrande's method, find oc . (d) Using Schmertmann's method, adjust the test results. (e) Determine Ccand Cr.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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