The following are the results of laboratory consolidation test conducted on clayey soil sample. Determine, graphically, the compression and recompression indices, Cc, Cr of this soil. Using Casagrande's method, determine graphically the preconsolidation pressure. 27 54 107 214 429 214 1.24 1.21 1.15 1.08 0.99 1.00

The following are the results of laboratory consolidation test conducted on clayey soil sample. Determine, graphically, the compression and recompression indices, Cc, Cr of this soil. Using Casagrande's method, determine graphically the preconsolidation pressure. 27 54 107 214 429 214 1.24 1.21 1.15 1.08 0.99 1.00

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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