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Determine the ultimate value of the compression of the stratum by assuming a uniformly distributed load of 5250 lb/ft2.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.12P

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A stratum of normally consolidated clay of thickness 10 ft is drained on one side only. It has a hydraulic conductivity of h = 1.863 x 10^-8 in/sec and a coefficient of volume compressibility mv = 8.6 x 10^-4 in2/lb. Determine the ultimate value of the compression of the stratum by assuming a uniformly distributed load of 5250 lb/ft2.

a.3.763"

b.6.982"

c.8.542"

d.5.890"

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