For a settlement analysis, the change of void ratio is calculated as 0.2 for a soil layer that has a thickness of 12 ft. The initial void ratio is 0.8. What is the anticipated settlement in inches from the given information?- ○ 2.33- ○ 17- ○ 0.33- ○ 1.33- ● 16- ○ 14In this question, the anticipated settlement needs to be calculated based on the change in the void ratio and the given thickness of the soil layer. The correct answer, as indicated, is 16 inches.

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For a settlement analysis, the change of void ratio is calculated as 0.2 for a soil layer that has a thickness of 12 ft. The initial void ratio is 0.8. What is the anticipated settlement in inches from the given information? 2.33 17 0.33 1.33 16 О 14

For a settlement analysis, the change of void ratio is calculated as 0.2 for a soil layer that has a thickness of 12 ft. The initial void ratio is 0.8. What is the anticipated settlement in inches from the given information? 2.33 17 0.33 1.33 16 О 14

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For a settlement analysis, the change of void ratio is calculated as 0.2 for a soil layer that has a thickness of 12 ft. The initial void ratio is 0.8. What is the anticipated settlement in inches from the given information?

- ○ 2.33
- ○ 17
- ○ 0.33
- ○ 1.33
- ● 16
- ○ 14

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