A 3.05-meter-thick clay layer is drained at the top and bottom. Its characteristics are c vr =

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A 3.05-meter-thick clay layer is drained at the top and bottom. Its characteristics are cvr = cv (for vertical drainage) = 39.02 cm2/day, rw = 203 mm, and de 51.83 m. Estimate the degree of consolidation of the clay layer caused by the combination of vertical and radial drainage at t = 0.2, 0.4, 0.8, and 1 year. Assume that the surcharge is applied instantaneously, and there is no smear.

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Principles Of Foundation Engineering

ISBN: 9781337705028

9th Edition

Authors: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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