A normally consolidated clay stratum 5m deep underlain by hard rock. The average effective overburden pressure before and after construction was 25 KPa and 250 KPa. The laboratory tests on this strata indicated natural moisture content of 50%, specific gravity of '3' and liquid limit of 54%. What will be the consolidation settlement of this layer?

A normally consolidated clay stratum 5m deep underlain by hard rock. The average effective overburden pressure before and after construction was 25 KPa and 250 KPa. The laboratory tests on this strata indicated natural moisture content of 50%, specific gravity of '3' and liquid limit of 54%. What will be the consolidation settlement of this layer?

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