b) For a normally consolidated laboratory clay specimen drained on both sides, the follow are given o'o =150 kN/m², e = e. = 1.1 •o'o+ Ao = 300 kN/m2, e = 0.9 •The thickness of clay specimen = 25mm Time for 50% consolidation = 2mm a) Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range. %3D CR[5] b) How long (in days) will it take for a 1.8m clay layer in the field (drained on one side) to reach 60% consolidation.
b) For a normally consolidated laboratory clay specimen drained on both sides, the follow are given o'o =150 kN/m², e = e. = 1.1 •o'o+ Ao = 300 kN/m2, e = 0.9 •The thickness of clay specimen = 25mm Time for 50% consolidation = 2mm a) Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the clay for the loading range. %3D CR[5] b) How long (in days) will it take for a 1.8m clay layer in the field (drained on one side) to reach 60% consolidation.
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