A 4-meter clay layer (e = 0.95, Gs = 2.61, Cc = 0.335) is overlain with 4-meter-thick sand layer (e = 0.75, G = 2.88). The water table is at the interface of the sand and clay layer. If a 2-meter-thick land fill (γ = 17.39 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 = 0.95, Gs = 2.61, Cc = 0.335) is overlain with 4-meter-thick sand layer (e = 0.75, G = 2.88). The water table is at the interface of the sand and clay layer. If a 2-meter-thick land fill (γ = 17.39 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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