Oedometer (consolidation) tests of several samples from the clay stratum vields the consolidation curve shown below. Given that Gs = 2.65, find (a) the value of pe. (b) The value of p, and (c) the OCR of the clay. 1200 kN 1.5m| 2 m WT 4 mx 4 m 4m Sand = 9.1 kN/m Clay 3 m Y6 = 9.2 kN/m Sand and Gravel = 9.0 kN/m
Oedometer (consolidation) tests of several samples from the clay stratum vields the consolidation curve shown below. Given that Gs = 2.65, find (a) the value of pe. (b) The value of p, and (c) the OCR of the clay. 1200 kN 1.5m| 2 m WT 4 mx 4 m 4m Sand = 9.1 kN/m Clay 3 m Y6 = 9.2 kN/m Sand and Gravel = 9.0 kN/m
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