For a normally consolidated clay layer, given:Thickness = 3.7 mVoid ratio = 0.82Liquid limit = 42Average effective stress on the clay layer 5 110 kN/m2 How much consolidation settlement would the clay undergo if the average effective stress on the clay layer is increased to 155 kN/m2 as the result of the construction of a foundation?

Given dataH=3.7 me=void ratio=0.82liquid limit=LL=42average effective stress=σ0 =110 KN/m2∆σ…

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For a normally consolidated clay layer, given:
Thickness = 3.7 m
Void ratio = 0.82
Liquid limit = 42
Average effective stress on the clay layer 5 110 kN/m² How much consolidation settlement would the clay undergo if the average effective stress on the clay layer is increased to 155 kN/m² as the result of the construction of a foundation?

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