A clay layer 2.5 m thick is subjected to a loading of 0.75 kg/cm2. One year afterloading, the average consolidation is 60%. The layer has double drainage. What is thecoefficient of consolidation? If the coefficient of permeability is 3.5 mm/year, what isthe settlement after one year and how much time will the layer take to reach 80%consolidation?

A clay layer 2.5 m thick is subjected to a loading of 0.75 kg/cm2. One year afterloading, the average consolidation is 60%. The layer has double drainage. What is thecoefficient of consolidation? If the coefficient of permeability is 3.5 mm/year, what isthe settlement after one year and how much time will the layer take to reach 80%consolidation?

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