For a laboratory consolidation test on a clay specimen (drained on both sides) the following results were obtained: Thickness of clay soil= 25 mm; P_1 = 50 kPa; P_2 = 120 kPa; e_1 = 0.92; e_2 = 0.78; Time for 50% consolidation= 2.5 min. Tv = 0.197. Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range in m/min. Show diagram

For a laboratory consolidation test on a clay specimen (drained on both sides) the following results were obtained: Thickness of clay soil= 25 mm; P_1 = 50 kPa; P_2 = 120 kPa; e_1 = 0.92; e_2 = 0.78; Time for 50% consolidation= 2.5 min. Tv = 0.197. Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range in m/min. Show diagram

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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Problem 9.2P

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