2.17 A clay specimen 25 mm thick (drained at top only) was tested in the laboratory. For a given load increment, the time for 60% consolidation was 6 min. How long will it take for 50% consolidation for a similar clay layer in the field that is 2.45 m thick and drained on both sides?

2.17 A clay specimen 25 mm thick (drained at top only) was tested in the laboratory. For a given load increment, the time for 60% consolidation was 6 min. How long will it take for 50% consolidation for a similar clay layer in the field that is 2.45 m thick and drained on both sides?

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A clay specimen 25 mm thick (drained at top only) was
tested in the laboratory. For a given load increment, the time
for 60% consolidation was 6 min. How long will it take for
50% consolidation for a similar clay layer in the field that is
2.45 m thick and drained on both sides?

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