A sample of clay (weight = 13.2 N) is brought back from the field and trimmed to the following dimensions: height = 150 mm and diameter = 75 mm. The water content has been determined to be 25%. The Gs value for the solids is 2.75. Show and complete your phase diagram and find the following parameters: a. Draw a phase diagram b. Complete the phase diagram by finding the parameters of VT, Va, Vw, Vs, MT, Ma, Mw, and Ms. Volume should be expressed in the unit of m³ and mass in grams. Show all calculations to receive full credits. %3D

A sample of clay (weight = 13.2 N) is brought back from the field and trimmed to the following dimensions: height = 150 mm and diameter = 75 mm. The water content has been determined to be 25%. The Gs value for the solids is 2.75. Show and complete your phase diagram and find the following parameters: a. Draw a phase diagram b. Complete the phase diagram by finding the parameters of VT, Va, Vw, Vs, MT, Ma, Mw, and Ms. Volume should be expressed in the unit of m³ and mass in grams. Show all calculations to receive full credits. %3D

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Consolidation is the process of expulsion of pore water present in the voids of soil solids under the pressure of the applied load. This is a quick process in the case of coarse-grained soils since the permeability is high due to the presence of more voids, while it is a slow and gradual process in the case of clayey soil as the permeability of clay is less. An example of consolidation is the settlement of soil under a building due to the load coming from the building.

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A sample of clay (weight = 13.2 N) is brought back from the field and trimmed to the following
dimensions: height = 150 mm and diameter = 75 mm. The water content has been determined to
be 25%. The Gs value for the solids is 2.75. Show and complete your phase diagram and find
the following parameters:
a. Draw a phase diagram
b. Complete the phase diagram by finding the parameters of VT, Va, Vw, Vs, MT, Ma, Mw, and
Ms. Volume should be expressed in the unit of m' and mass in grams. Show all calculations
to receive full credits.

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