Problem 7.18 7.18 For a normally consolidated clay, the following values are given.ek (cm/sec)0.780.45 × 1061.10.88 x 10-6Estimate k at a void ratio of 0.97. Use Eq. (7.38).k = c(1+)(7.38)

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For a normally consolidated clay, the following values are given. k (cm/sec) 0.45 × 106 0.78 1.1 0.88 × 10-6 Estimate k at a void ratio of 0.97. Use Eq. (7.38). k= x = c(₁ = e) (7.38)

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Problem 7.18

7.18 For a normally consolidated clay, the following values are given.
e
k (cm/sec)
0.78
0.45 × 106
1.1
0.88 x 10-6
Estimate k at a void ratio of 0.97. Use Eq. (7.38).
k = c(1+)
(7.38)

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