For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ft Void ratio= 0.8 Compression index (CC) = 0.28 Average effective pressure on the clay layer is 2650 lb/ft² Additional Overburden Pressure is 970 lb/ft² Secondary compression index (Ca) is 0.02 ● ● ● ● Determine the total consolidation settlement considering primary and secondary settlement. Select the correct response:

For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer = 8.5 ft Void ratio= 0.8 Compression index (CC) = 0.28 Average effective pressure on the clay layer is 2650 lb/ft² Additional Overburden Pressure is 970 lb/ft² Secondary compression index (Ca) is 0.02 ● ● ● ● Determine the total consolidation settlement considering primary and secondary settlement. Select the correct response:

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

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Problem 2.19P

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