Question: 2 - A 4 m deep clay layer is underlain by impermeable shale. A sample of clay from the layer is subjected to an appropriate

2- A 4m deep clay layer is underlain by impermeable shale. A sample of clay from the layer is subjected to an appropriate increment of stress in a consolidation test giving the following results:
Sample height at the start of increment: 55mm.
Sample height 2 minutes after the start of increment: 53mm.
Sample height at the end of increment: 48mm.
If gravel fill is placed over the clay layer how long would it take for 80% consolidation of the clay to occur?
2 - A 4 m deep clay layer is underlain by

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