Q # 1. Organic soils are typically characterized by high void ratio, low specific gravity, and highcompressibility. Following are the results of a consolidation test on a sample of organic soil.Pressure, o (kN/m2)Change in dial reading, AH (mm)0.284120.150240.315480.5641000.8232002.254005.34Given that the initial height of the specimen = 20.6 mm, mass of dry specimen = 12 g, area of specimen =31.67 cm2 and G, = 2.49.Plot the e, log o' curve.b. Determine the preconsolidation pressure.a.

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- Organic soils are typically characterized by high void ratio, low specific gravity, and high essibility. Following are the results of a consolidation test on a sample of organic soil. Pressure, o' (kN/m2) Change in dial reading, AH (mm) 6. 0.284 12 0.150 24 0.315 48 0.564 100 0.823 200 2.25 400 5.34

- Organic soils are typically characterized by high void ratio, low specific gravity, and high essibility. Following are the results of a consolidation test on a sample of organic soil. Pressure, o' (kN/m2) Change in dial reading, AH (mm) 6. 0.284 12 0.150 24 0.315 48 0.564 100 0.823 200 2.25 400 5.34

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