A strata of normally consolidated clay of 3 m depth is drained at both the ends. The coefficient of permeability is 5 x 10^-8 cm/s and the coefficient of volume compressibility is 125 x10-2 cm/kN for the said clay. If the clay layer is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 250 kN/m?, what is the time required for 80% consolidation?

A strata of normally consolidated clay of 3 m depth is drained at both the ends. The coefficient of permeability is 5 x 10^-8 cm/s and the coefficient of volume compressibility is 125 x10-2 cm/kN for the said clay. If the clay layer is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 250 kN/m?, what is the time required for 80% consolidation?

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Geotechnical Properties Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2.12P

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