For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ft Void ratio= 0.8 Compression index (CC) = 0.28 Average effective pressure on the clay layer is 2650 lb/ft² Additional Overburden Pressure is 970 lb/ft² Secondary compression index (Ca) is 0.02 ● ● ● ● Determine the total consolidation settlement considering primary and secondary settlement. Select the correct response:

For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ft Void ratio= 0.8 Compression index (CC) = 0.28 Average effective pressure on the clay layer is 2650 lb/ft² Additional Overburden Pressure is 970 lb/ft² Secondary compression index (Ca) is 0.02 ● ● ● ● Determine the total consolidation settlement considering primary and secondary settlement. Select the correct response:

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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.

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For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given:
Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ft
● Void ratio = 0.8
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Compression index (CC) = 0.28
Average effective pressure on the clay layer is 2650 lb/ft²
Additional Overburden Pressure is 970 lb/ft²
Secondary compression index (Ca) is 0.02
Determine the total consolidation settlement considering primary and secondary settlement.
Select the correct response:
2.6425"
2.5631"
2.8866"
2.3856"

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