Discuss the reason why Terzaghi’s consolidation equation is required after the magnitude of primary consolidation has been determined through consolidation curve.   2-For a given saturated soil layer (drainage path and initial excess pwp are given), explain what factors can affect degree of consolidation

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Q: For a laboratory consolidation test on a clay specimen (drained on both sides) the following results…

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Q: If the primary consolidation settlement of a clay layer is calculated to be 396 mm, what is the…

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Q: Results of a laboratory consolidation test on a 10 meter thick clay indicates t 50 = 12.5 minutes…

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Q: A 12 ft. sandy fill is to be added to the saturated clay site shown below. The moist unit weight of…

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Q: A 846 psf soil surcharge load is applied to induce consolidation. Initial vertical effective stress…

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Q: Find out the time required for 50% consolidation in a soil having thickness of 800 cm and pervious…

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Calculation of Settlement

The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of the soil on which the foundation is laid. The effect of the settlement depends on the magnitude of settlement, uniformity, and the structural design of the structure. The maximum allowable settlement for residential and office buildings should be less than 18 mm, for industrial buildings, it is 38 mm and for commercial buildings, it is 25 mm.