Laboratory test on a 35 mm thick clay specimen drained just at the top show that 60% consolidation takes place 9.5 minutes. a) How long will it take for a similar clay layer in the field, 3,6 m thick, but drained at both the top and bottom, to undergo 60% consolidation? b) Find the time required for the clay layer in the field as described in part (a) above to reach 70% consolidation,

Laboratory test on a 35 mm thick clay specimen drained just at the top show that 60% consolidation takes place 9.5 minutes. a) How long will it take for a similar clay layer in the field, 3,6 m thick, but drained at both the top and bottom, to undergo 60% consolidation? b) Find the time required for the clay layer in the field as described in part (a) above to reach 70% consolidation,

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: Consolidation

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