CompressibilityConsolidation test is conducted toQ2determine the consolidationproperties of the soilTest ResultThe dial gauge reading after each load increment(24 hours) is given in the table.Specific gravity, Gs of the soil sample = 2.73Initial sample thickness Ho = 19 mmFinal water content of the sample = 19.8%.Determine the following properties :Construct compressibility curve (e vs logo')Pressure, o' Dial reading,(kN/m²)mm25%3D5024.747%3D10024.49320024.108а.40023.44980022.608b.Coefficient of compressibility a,160021.676Coefficient of volume compressibility, m,С.320020.737Compression index, C. (between 400 andd.21.483200 kPa) CompressibilityConsolidation test is conducted for clay sample. Initial sample thicknessof the sample H, = 20 mm .After the test is completed, the final watercontent was measured to be 20%. Final sample thickness H; = 15 mm.Specific gravity of the solid = 2.7QIDetermine:I. Final void ratio2. Initial void ratio

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Consolidation test is conducted for clay sample. Initial sample thickness of the sample H, = 20 mm .After the test is completed, the final water content was measured to be 20%. Final sample thickness H; = 15 mm. Specific gravity of the solid = 2.7 QI %3D Determine: I. Final void ratio 2. Initial void ratio

Consolidation test is conducted for clay sample. Initial sample thickness of the sample H, = 20 mm .After the test is completed, the final water content was measured to be 20%. Final sample thickness H; = 15 mm. Specific gravity of the solid = 2.7 QI %3D Determine: I. Final void ratio 2. Initial void ratio

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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