Example 8.2Refer to the e log o' curve shown in Figure 8.12.a. Determine the preconsolidation pressure, o.b Find the compression index, Ce1.00.9-0.80.70.60310Effective pressure, o (ton/t) (log scale)Figure 8.12

Given, It is e log graph. Our aim is to calculate, 1.pre consolidation pressure 2.compression…

Refer to the elog o' curve shown in Figure 8.12. a. Determine the preconsolidation pressure, o. h Find the compression index, Ce 1.0 0.9- 0.8 0.7- 0.6 03 3. 10 Effective pressure, or (ton/ft-) (log scale) Figure 8.12 Void ratio, e

Refer to the elog o' curve shown in Figure 8.12. a. Determine the preconsolidation pressure, o. h Find the compression index, Ce 1.0 0.9- 0.8 0.7- 0.6 03 3. 10 Effective pressure, or (ton/ft-) (log scale) Figure 8.12 Void ratio, e

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Refer to the e log o' curve shown in Figure 8.12.
a. Determine the preconsolidation pressure, o.
b Find the compression index, Ce
1.0
0.9-
0.8
0.7
0.6
03
10
Effective pressure, o (ton/t) (log scale)
Figure 8.12

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