The void ratio of 4 m thick consolidated clay is 1.3. The compression index and coefficient of consolidation of the clay is 0.6 and 1m²/year respectively. It is observed that the increase in vertical pressure is equal to the effective overburden pressure. Determine the change in the thickness of the clay layer (in mm).

The void ratio of 4 m thick consolidated clay is 1.3. The compression index and coefficient of consolidation of the clay is 0.6 and 1m²/year respectively. It is observed that the increase in vertical pressure is equal to the effective overburden pressure. Determine the change in the thickness of the clay layer (in mm).

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