A clay stratum is 4.5 m thick and rests on a rock surface. The coefficient of consolidation of a sample of this clay was found to be 4.5 × 10–8 m2/s in the laboratory. Determine probable period of time required for the clay stratum to undergo 50% of the ultimate settlement expected under a certain increment of pressure.

A clay stratum is 4.5 m thick and rests on a rock surface. The coefficient of consolidation of a sample of this clay was found to be 4.5 × 10–8 m2/s in the laboratory. Determine probable period of time required for the clay stratum to undergo 50% of the ultimate settlement expected under a certain increment of pressure.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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Problem 11.15P

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