A layer of soft clay having an initial void ratio of 2.00 is 10m thick. Under a compressive load applied above it, the void ratio decreased to one-fourth. Evaluate the reduction in the thickness of the clay layer, in meter (m). 2.50 5.0 3.33 1.67

A layer of soft clay having an initial void ratio of 2.00 is 10m thick. Under a compressive load applied above it, the void ratio decreased to one-fourth. Evaluate the reduction in the thickness of the clay layer, in meter (m). 2.50 5.0 3.33 1.67

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A layer of soft clay having an initial void ratio of 2.00 is 10m thick. Under a compressive load
applied above it, the void ratio decreased to one-fourth. Evaluate the reduction in the
thickness of the clay layer, in meter (m).
2.50
5.0
3.33
1.67

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