4. (a) Time required for a 3m clay layer, sitting on bedrock, and overlain by a sand layer to fully consolidate is 4 years. What if the clay layer was on a sand layer or another stiff clay layer? Please explain (with reasoning) how the time required for the consolidation process to complete is likely to be affected in either case (no calculations required to be shown).

4. (a) Time required for a 3m clay layer, sitting on bedrock, and overlain by a sand layer to fully consolidate is 4 years. What if the clay layer was on a sand layer or another stiff clay layer? Please explain (with reasoning) how the time required for the consolidation process to complete is likely to be affected in either case (no calculations required to be shown).

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.17P

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