The time required to reach 60% consolidation for a sample of 1 cm thick in odometer under condition of double drainge was found to be 35 sec. The time for a layer of 10 m thick to reach the same consolidation degree if drainage in one side. Negative

The time required to reach 60% consolidation for a sample of 1 cm thick in odometer under condition of double drainge was found to be 35 sec. The time for a layer of 10 m thick to reach the same consolidation degree if drainage in one side. Negative

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