A 3.2 m thick layer of saturated clay under a surcharge loading underwent 90% primary consolidation in 80 days with double drainage. 1.Determine the coefficient of consolidation for the pressure range. 2.For a 10 cm thick specimen of the said clay, how long will it take to undergo 90% consolidation in the laboratory for a similar pressure range?

A 3.2 m thick layer of saturated clay under a surcharge loading underwent 90% primary consolidation in 80 days with double drainage. 1.Determine the coefficient of consolidation for the pressure range. 2.For a 10 cm thick specimen of the said clay, how long will it take to undergo 90% consolidation in the laboratory for a similar pressure range?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.17P

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