solve the problem 9-29 based on 11P. both are uploaded in images. 9-29. Given the data of Problem 9-11. Evaluate (a) the secondary compres-sion index and (b) the modified secondary compression index if= 2.602.54 cme oH.wwww= 2.75 Mg/mP,At i = 0, e =At i =1.74, Н — 1.928 ст3D 1.728 сm1485 min, e = 1.455, Hfull7 stone; moon phaseWeight of technician 11P:The time rate of settlement data shown below is for the increment from 20 to 40 kPa from the test in Fig. 8.5. The initialsample height is 2.54 cm, and there are porous stones on the top and at the bottom of the sample. Determine cv by (a) thelog time-fitting procedure and (b) the square root of time procedure, (c) Compare the results of (a) and (b).Elapsed Time(min)Dial Reading(mm)4.0410.13.9270.253.8793.8303.7573.6500.543.4953.2828153.035302.7662.5502.423601202402.2765052.18414852.04012

Given: Hu = 2.54cm Ps = 2.69Mg/m3 At t=0, e = 1.67, H = 1.872cm At t = 1485min, e = 1.387, H =…

9-29. Given the data of Problem 9-11. Evaluate (a) the secondary compres- sion index and (b) the modified secondary compression index if e 2.60 Н, — 2.54 сm P, 2.75 Mg/m At i 0, е 1.74, Н — 1.928 сm At t = 1485 min, e = 1.455, Н 3D 1.728 ст Weight of technioion 1 otono ..11

9-29. Given the data of Problem 9-11. Evaluate (a) the secondary compres- sion index and (b) the modified secondary compression index if e 2.60 Н, — 2.54 сm P, 2.75 Mg/m At i 0, е 1.74, Н — 1.928 сm At t = 1485 min, e = 1.455, Н 3D 1.728 ст Weight of technioion 1 otono ..11

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter7: Permeability

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