An oedometer (consolidation) test is performed on a normally consolidated clay stratum that is 8.5feet thick, and it found that the clay's initial voids ratio was e, = 0.8 and its primary compressionindex is Cc = 0.28. The in-situ stress at mid-clay layer is p. = 2,650 psf, and the building exerts apressure through its mat foundation of 970 psf. The secondary compression index C₂ = 0.02.The time of completion of the primary settlement is approximately 18 months. What is the totalconsolidation of the 8.5 foot clay stratum 5 years after the primary consolidation?

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noedometer (consolidation) test is performed on a normally consolidated clay stratum that is 8 et thick, and it found that the clay's initial voids ratio was e, = 0.8 and its primary compressio dex is C 0.28. The in-situ stress at mid-clay layer is p. = 2,650 psf, and the building exerts essure through its mat foundation of 970 psf. The secondary compression index Ca = 0.02. = he time of completion of the primary settlement is approximately 18 months. What is the tot nsolidation of the 8.5 foot clay stratum 5 years after the primary consolidation?

noedometer (consolidation) test is performed on a normally consolidated clay stratum that is 8 et thick, and it found that the clay's initial voids ratio was e, = 0.8 and its primary compressio dex is C 0.28. The in-situ stress at mid-clay layer is p. = 2,650 psf, and the building exerts essure through its mat foundation of 970 psf. The secondary compression index Ca = 0.02. = he time of completion of the primary settlement is approximately 18 months. What is the tot nsolidation of the 8.5 foot clay stratum 5 years after the primary consolidation?

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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