A 4-meter clay layer (e = 0 96, Gs = 2.84, Cc = 0.329) is overlain with 3-meter-thick sand layer (e = 0.89, G = 2.73) The water table is at the interface of the sand and clay layer, If a 2-meter-thick land fill (y = 17.45 kN/m3) is placed over the existing ground surface, compute the consolidation settlement (in mm.) of the clay layer. Hint Use the land fill's resulting pressure on the ground surface as the stress increase. Round off to two decimal places.

A 4-meter clay layer (e = 0 96, Gs = 2.84, Cc = 0.329) is overlain with 3-meter-thick sand layer (e = 0.89, G = 2.73) The water table is at the interface of the sand and clay layer, If a 2-meter-thick land fill (y = 17.45 kN/m3) is placed over the existing ground surface, compute the consolidation settlement (in mm.) of the clay layer. Hint Use the land fill's resulting pressure on the ground surface as the stress increase. Round off to two decimal places.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das

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Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.8P

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