) A clay stratum 5 m thick has the initial void ration of 1.50 and an effective overburden pressure of 120 kN/m². When the sample is subjected to an increase of pressure of 120 kN/m², the void ratio reduces to 1.44. Determine the coefficient of volume change, m, and the final settlement of the stratum.

) A clay stratum 5 m thick has the initial void ration of 1.50 and an effective overburden pressure of 120 kN/m². When the sample is subjected to an increase of pressure of 120 kN/m², the void ratio reduces to 1.44. Determine the coefficient of volume change, m, and the final settlement of the stratum.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.14P

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