An embankment will be constructed on very soft soil as shown in Figure Q1(b). The details pertaining to a project is shown in Table 1. The selected PVDs have the cross sectional dimensions of 95 mm in length and 4 mm in thickness. The smear zone is assume to be 1.5 times the equivalent diameter of PVD. Assume that the PVD will be installed in triangular pattern. (i) (ii) Determine the average consolidation ratio, Uvr after 9 months of preloading by considering the smear effect and well resistance effect. Predict the settlement after 9 months of preloading.

An embankment will be constructed on very soft soil as shown in Figure Q1(b). The details pertaining to a project is shown in Table 1. The selected PVDs have the cross sectional dimensions of 95 mm in length and 4 mm in thickness. The smear zone is assume to be 1.5 times the equivalent diameter of PVD. Assume that the PVD will be installed in triangular pattern. (i) (ii) Determine the average consolidation ratio, Uvr after 9 months of preloading by considering the smear effect and well resistance effect. Predict the settlement after 9 months of preloading.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter7: Seepage

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