1. If a normally consolidated clay layer settles 2 cm when the effective stress is increased from 80 to 160 kPa. When the effective stress is further increased to 320 kPa, the further settlement will be: a) b) 2 cm 1 cm c) d) 4 cm 8 cm

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1. If a normally consolidated clay layer settles 2 cm when the effective stress is increased from 80
to 160 kPa. When the effective stress is further increased to 320 kPa, the further settlement will be:
a)
b)
2 cm
1 cm
c)
d)
4 cm
8 cm
Transcribed Image Text:1. If a normally consolidated clay layer settles 2 cm when the effective stress is increased from 80 to 160 kPa. When the effective stress is further increased to 320 kPa, the further settlement will be: a) b) 2 cm 1 cm c) d) 4 cm 8 cm
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