In laboratory consolidation tests on a clay specimen (drained on both sides), the following results were obtained: • thickness of clay layer = 25 mm • σ'1 = 50 kN/m2 ,     e1 = 0.75 • σ'2 = 100 kN/m2 ,  e2 = 0.61 • time for 50% consolidation (t50) = 3.1 min Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range.

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Consolidation parameters

Consolidation is the process of expulsion of pore water present in the voids of soil solids under the pressure of the applied load. This is a quick process in the case of coarse-grained soils since the permeability is high due to the presence of more voids, while it is a slow and gradual process in the case of clayey soil as the permeability of clay is less. An example of consolidation is the settlement of soil under a building due to the load coming from the building.