Q1 Data obtained from a laboratory consolidation test are tabulated as follows: Test points I 2 3 4 5 o' (kPa) Total AH (mm) 20 50 100 0.23 0.87 L.90 3.62 5.55 7.25 200 400 800 G,=2.70, Ho= (initial thickness at zero pressure) = 22.5 mm, w = (moisture content at the beginning of the test) = 0.78. Plot the e-logo' curve and calculate Ce Ae I+eo Ho log a - logo, log(o /06) ΔΗ Hint: and

Q1 Data obtained from a laboratory consolidation test are tabulated as follows: Test points I 2 3 4 5 o' (kPa) Total AH (mm) 20 50 100 0.23 0.87 L.90 3.62 5.55 7.25 200 400 800 G,=2.70, Ho= (initial thickness at zero pressure) = 22.5 mm, w = (moisture content at the beginning of the test) = 0.78. Plot the e-logo' curve and calculate Ce Ae I+eo Ho log a - logo, log(o /06) ΔΗ Hint: and

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 9.3P

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