A soil profile is given in Figure 7.18a. The consolidation test in the laboratory was carried out to test a soil sample taken from the center of the soil layer. Interpolated field consolidation curves from experimental results in the laboratory given in Figure 7.18b. Calculate the amount of settlement that occurs as a result of primary consolidation if an embankment (surcharge) of 50 kN/m² is placed on the ground surface.
A soil profile is given in Figure 7.18a. The consolidation test in the laboratory was carried out to test a soil sample taken from the center of the soil layer. Interpolated field consolidation curves from experimental results in the laboratory given in Figure 7.18b. Calculate the amount of settlement that occurs as a result of primary consolidation if an embankment (surcharge) of 50 kN/m² is placed on the ground surface.
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A soil profile is given in Figure 7.18a. The consolidation test in the laboratory was carried out to test a soil sample taken from the center of the soil layer. Interpolated field consolidation curves from experimental results in the laboratory given in Figure 7.18b.
Calculate the amount of settlement that occurs as a result of primary consolidation if an embankment (surcharge) of 50 kN/m² is placed on the ground surface.
Transcribed Image Text:50 kN/m?
groundwater surface
clay
e,=1,1
Ysat 18 kN/m³
10 m
stone
(a)
Transcribed Image Text:1,12
1,10
1,08 F1,076 i
Ae
1,06
1,045
1,04
1,02
88,95
1,00
40,95
70
100
pressure, p (scale log) (kN/m?)
Figure 7.18. (a) Soil profile, (b) field consolidation curve.
pore number, e
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