Slightly overconsolidated clay is located 15 ft below the surface (OCR=1.3). The C, and co of the clay are 0.25 and 0.05, respectively, and Cv=1.5x10 ft"/min The initial void ratio i 0.45. Please calculate the consolidation settlement. Assuming intact rock underneath clay, i.e., the rock underneath cannot provide drainage path. (Cs=Cw). how long does it take to finish 75% of consolidation, if the clay is underlain by permeable sand layer at bottom instead of the intact rock? 4p = 1 ksf Sand 8 feet y=110 pef, Water Table 7 feet Yrar 115 pcf Clay 17 feet w = 34%, LL= 50%, ysat 120 pef %3D
Slightly overconsolidated clay is located 15 ft below the surface (OCR=1.3). The C, and co of the clay are 0.25 and 0.05, respectively, and Cv=1.5x10 ft"/min The initial void ratio i 0.45. Please calculate the consolidation settlement. Assuming intact rock underneath clay, i.e., the rock underneath cannot provide drainage path. (Cs=Cw). how long does it take to finish 75% of consolidation, if the clay is underlain by permeable sand layer at bottom instead of the intact rock? 4p = 1 ksf Sand 8 feet y=110 pef, Water Table 7 feet Yrar 115 pcf Clay 17 feet w = 34%, LL= 50%, ysat 120 pef %3D
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