Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure of 3 ton/m2 at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table rises to the surface. Sand 4m Y=2 ton/m3 1.25m 2.5m_ Clay LL = 34.45% eo = 1.3 y=1.8 ton/m³ 1.25m

Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure of 3 ton/m2 at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table rises to the surface. Sand 4m Y=2 ton/m3 1.25m 2.5m_ Clay LL = 34.45% eo = 1.3 y=1.8 ton/m³ 1.25m

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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In hydrology, when water flows down in a pore or crack of unsaturated soil due to gravity, the deep layer of soil is called seepage. It is the slow movement of water in the soil layer. Seepage is mainly found near hydraulic structures and is responsible for the stability of earthen-type hydraulic structures.

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Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure
of 3 ton/m? at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table
rises to the surface.
Sand
4m
Y=2 ton/m3
1.25m
_2.5m
Clay
LL = 34.45%
eo = 1.3
y=1.8 ton/m³
1.25m

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