A normally consolidated clay layer 5.18 m. thick has a void ratio of 1.08. Liquid limit is equal to 41 and the average effective stress on the clay layer was 82 kPa. The average stress on it is increased to 116 kPa. as result of the construction of a foundation. Compute the consolidation settlement in millimeters that the clay

A normally consolidated clay layer 5.18 m. thick has a void ratio of 1.08. Liquid limit is equal to 41 and the average effective stress on the clay layer was 82 kPa. The average stress on it is increased to 116 kPa. as result of the construction of a foundation. Compute the consolidation settlement in millimeters that the clay

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.17P

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