FoundationВXLDfΔσSoilH, = Poisson's ratioE, = modulus of elasticity . HRockProblem 5A normally consolidated clay layer, 3m thick, has the followingproperties:Initial void ration, eo = 0.8Compression Index, Cc = 0.25Average effective pressure, o'o = 110 kPaExpected pressure increase due to loading on ground surface = 40kPaSecondary compression index, Ca = 0.02Time for completion of primary settlement = 1.5 yearsWhat is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of primaryconsolidation settlement?Cengage Learming 2014

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Df
Δσ
Soil
H, = Poisson's ratio
E, = modulus of elasticity . H
Rock
Problem 5
A normally consolidated clay layer, 3m thick, has the following
properties:
Initial void ration, eo = 0.8
Compression Index, Cc = 0.25
Average effective pressure, o'o = 110 kPa
Expected pressure increase due to loading on ground surface = 40kPa
Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02
Time for completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years
What is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of primary
consolidation settlement?
Cengage Learming 2014

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