a. The following are the results of a consolidation test. Pressure o' (kN/m²) e 1.21 1.195 1.15 1.06 0.98 0.925 25 50 100 200 400 500 1. Plot the e-log o' curve. (use a French curve to construct) 2. Using Casagrande's graphical method, determine the preconsolidation pressure. 3. Calculate the compression index, Cc, from the laboratory e-log o' curve.

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The following are the results of a consolidation test.
Pressure
o' (kN/m²)
480..
e
1.21
1.195
1.15
1.06
0.98
0.925
25
50
100
200
400
500
1. Plot the e-log o' curve. (use a French curve to construct)
2. Using Casagrande's graphical method, determine the preconsolidation pressure.
3. Calculate the compression index, Cc, from the laboratory e-log o' curve.
Transcribed Image Text:a. The following are the results of a consolidation test. Pressure o' (kN/m²) 480.. e 1.21 1.195 1.15 1.06 0.98 0.925 25 50 100 200 400 500 1. Plot the e-log o' curve. (use a French curve to construct) 2. Using Casagrande's graphical method, determine the preconsolidation pressure. 3. Calculate the compression index, Cc, from the laboratory e-log o' curve.
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