A soil profile is shown below. If a uniformly distributed load Aσ is applied at the ground surface, what is the settlement of the clay layer caused by primary consolidation if a. The clay is normally consolidated b. The clay is over-consolidated with σzc=200 kPa c. The clay is over-consolidated with σzc=150 kPa (Take Cr 0.03 and Cc = 0.15) Ao 100 kN/m² 2 m 4 m 3.5 m Sand Clay Xtry 14 kN/m³ Groundwater table Yat 18 kN/m³ Yat 19 kN/m³ Void ratio, e 0.8

A soil profile is shown below. If a uniformly distributed load Aσ is applied at the ground surface, what is the settlement of the clay layer caused by primary consolidation if a. The clay is normally consolidated b. The clay is over-consolidated with σzc=200 kPa c. The clay is over-consolidated with σzc=150 kPa (Take Cr 0.03 and Cc = 0.15) Ao 100 kN/m² 2 m 4 m 3.5 m Sand Clay Xtry 14 kN/m³ Groundwater table Yat 18 kN/m³ Yat 19 kN/m³ Void ratio, e 0.8

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

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