And the void ratio for each load increment is shown in the table below. σ₂ (kPa) Void ratio 15 1.66 30 1.65 60 1.64 120 1.52 2- Find Preconsolidation pressure (oc) and compression index (Cc). 240 1.38 480 1.25

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And the void ratio for each load increment is shown in the table below.
σ₂ (kPa)
Void ratio
15
1.66
30
1.65
60
1.64
120
1.52
2- Find Preconsolidation pressure (oc) and compression index (Cc).
240
1.38
480
1.25
Transcribed Image Text:And the void ratio for each load increment is shown in the table below. σ₂ (kPa) Void ratio 15 1.66 30 1.65 60 1.64 120 1.52 2- Find Preconsolidation pressure (oc) and compression index (Cc). 240 1.38 480 1.25
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