2 A 2-m clay layer in the field has a current effective stress, o6= 70 kN/m². There is a net stress increase, Ao = 180 kN/m, due to a foundation load. Calculate the expected primary consolidation settlement. The results of a consolidation test on the clay are given below. o (kN/m) 0.98 12 0.94 50 0.82 200 0.73 400

2 A 2-m clay layer in the field has a current effective stress, o6= 70 kN/m². There is a net stress increase, Ao = 180 kN/m, due to a foundation load. Calculate the expected primary consolidation settlement. The results of a consolidation test on the clay are given below. o (kN/m) 0.98 12 0.94 50 0.82 200 0.73 400

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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