The laboratory consolidation test is conducted on a clay sample. The following data results were obtained P1 =55 kPa P2 = 130 kPa e1= 0.95 e2= 0.80 Thickness of the sample of clay= 35mm Time for 50% consolidation = 3.0 min Tv= 0.197   a. Find the coefficient of volume compressibility b. Determine the coefficient of consolidation if a sample of clay was drained on both sides c. Compute the hydraulic conductivity of the clay

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Calculation of Settlement

The vertical displacement of the structural foundation due to the loading from the superstructure is known as settlement. It is due to the reduction of air voids present in the soil. The amount of vertical displacement depends on the bearing capacity of the soil on which the foundation is laid. The effect of the settlement depends on the magnitude of settlement, uniformity, and the structural design of the structure. The maximum allowable settlement for residential and office buildings should be less than 18 mm, for industrial buildings, it is 38 mm and for commercial buildings, it is 25 mm.