Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure of 3 ton/m2 at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table rises to the surface. Sand 4m Y=2 ton/m3 1.25m 2.5m_ Clay LL = 34.45% eo = 1.3 y=1.8 ton/m³ 1.25m

Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure of 3 ton/m2 at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table rises to the surface. Sand 4m Y=2 ton/m3 1.25m 2.5m_ Clay LL = 34.45% eo = 1.3 y=1.8 ton/m³ 1.25m

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Calculate the final settlement of the clay layer shown in figure due to an increase of pressure
of 3 ton/m? at mid-height of the layer. Also calculate the settlement when the water table
rises to the surface.
Sand
4m
Y=2 ton/m3
1.25m
_2.5m
Clay
LL = 34.45%
eo = 1.3
y=1.8 ton/m³
1.25m

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