The embankment shown is to be constructed very rapidly at the surface of the profile as shown in Figure 3 45 15 Compacted fill Y120 pef 10 20 Sity sand and gravel 110 pcl "GWT Normally consolidated soft blue silty clay, 1124 pet 1.20, C,0.450, ,5 fyr 10 Clean sand, Figure 3 a) The consolidation settlement due to the permanent load (at middle of embankment). b) Time required for 90% consolidation.
The embankment shown is to be constructed very rapidly at the surface of the profile as shown in Figure 3 45 15 Compacted fill Y120 pef 10 20 Sity sand and gravel 110 pcl "GWT Normally consolidated soft blue silty clay, 1124 pet 1.20, C,0.450, ,5 fyr 10 Clean sand, Figure 3 a) The consolidation settlement due to the permanent load (at middle of embankment). b) Time required for 90% consolidation.
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Transcribed Image Text:he embankment shown is to be constructed very rapidly at the surface of the profile as
shown in Figure 3
1o-15
Compacted fil
Y120 pef
Sility sand ard gravel
110 pel
20
"GWT
Normally consolidated soft blue silty clay,
Y1124 pet 1.20, C0.450, ,-S ir
10
Clean sand,
Figure 3
a) The consolidation settlement due to the permanent load (at middle of embankment).
b) Time required for 90% consolidation.
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