Initial void ratio, e0= 0.8 Compression index, Cc = 0.25 Average effective pressure, σ’0 = 125 Kpa Expected pressure increase, Δσ’ = 45 Kpa Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02

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  1. A normally consolidated clay layer, 3 m thick, has the following properties :

Initial void ratio, e0= 0.8

Compression index, Cc = 0.25

Average effective pressure, σ’0 = 125 Kpa

Expected pressure increase, Δσ’ = 45 Kpa

Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02

Time of completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years

What is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of the primary settlement?

A normally consolidated clay layer, 3 m thick, has the following properties:
Initial void ratio, e₁=0.8
Compression index, Cc = 0.25
Average effective pressure, o'o = 125 Kpa
Expected pressure increase, Ao = 45 Kpa
Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02
Time of completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years
What is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of the primary
settlement?
Transcribed Image Text:A normally consolidated clay layer, 3 m thick, has the following properties: Initial void ratio, e₁=0.8 Compression index, Cc = 0.25 Average effective pressure, o'o = 125 Kpa Expected pressure increase, Ao = 45 Kpa Secondary compression index, Ca = 0.02 Time of completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years What is the total settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of the primary settlement?
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