How many days would be required by a clay stratum 6 m thick, draining at both end with a average value of coefficient of consolidation = 50 x 10-4 cm²/sec, to attain 50% of its ultimate settlement.

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How many days would be required by a clay stratum 6 m thick, draining at
both end with a average value of coefficient of consolidation = 50 x 10-4 cm²/sec, to attain 50% of its
ultimate settlement.
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