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The layer is subjected to a uniform vertical stress increase of 100 kPa. The singly-drained clay layer has a coefficient of consolidation of 20 ft² /yr. Determine the value of the excess pore pressure at point A 2 years after the application of the load. Also given is the chart giving the local degree of consolidation.

a)4.4 kPa

b)44 kPa

c)88 kPa

d)96 kPa

0 -0.05,
0.107
0.15
0.20
E0.848
0.30
生0.90
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1-
1
2
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Consolidation ratio, U,
Fig. 9.3 Consolidation for any location and time factor in a doubly
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1.0
drained layer (after Taylor, 1948).
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