The following are the results of a consolidation tests for a clay sample that drained on the top and bottom: P1 = 2000 psf e1 = 0.75 P2 = 4000 psf e2 = 0.71 Thickness of clay sample Time it took for 50% consolidation = 5 mins = 1" Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range. (8.22 x 10 -10 ft/sec)

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The following are the results of a consolidation tests for a clay sample that drained on the top
and bottom:
P1 = 2000 psf e1 = 0.75
P2 = 4000 psf e2 = 0.71
Thickness of clay sample = 1"
Time it took for 50% consolidation = 5 mins
Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range. (8.22 x 10 -10 ft/sec)
CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT UNDER FOUNDATIONS
soil 1
AP
soil 2 (CLAY)
ΔΡΗ
APD
APave =
ΔΡΙ + 4ΔΡΗ + ΔΡ5
Eq. 23
where: APt, APm, APb = are the stress increase at the top, middle and bottom of the clay layer,
respectively.
Transcribed Image Text:The following are the results of a consolidation tests for a clay sample that drained on the top and bottom: P1 = 2000 psf e1 = 0.75 P2 = 4000 psf e2 = 0.71 Thickness of clay sample = 1" Time it took for 50% consolidation = 5 mins Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range. (8.22 x 10 -10 ft/sec) CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT UNDER FOUNDATIONS soil 1 AP soil 2 (CLAY) ΔΡΗ APD APave = ΔΡΙ + 4ΔΡΗ + ΔΡ5 Eq. 23 where: APt, APm, APb = are the stress increase at the top, middle and bottom of the clay layer, respectively.
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