Q3) A normally consolidated clay has the following values: Estimate the magnitude of k of the clay at a void ratio (e) of 0.9 Void ratio k(cm/sec) 0.2*10 0.91*106 1.2 1.9

Q3) A normally consolidated clay has the following values: Estimate the magnitude of k of the clay at a void ratio (e) of 0.9 Void ratio k(cm/sec) 0.210 0.91106 1.2 1.9

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Q3) A normally consolidated clay has the following values: Estimate the magnitude
of k of the clay at a void ratio (e) of 0.9
Void ratio
k(cm/sec)
0.2*106
0.91*106
1.2
1.9

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