Question: A 2 c m thick clay specimen is tested in an oedometer apparatus under single drainage condition. Under an applied vertical load increment of 1

A 2cm thick clay specimen is tested in an oedometer apparatus under single drainage condition. Under an applied vertical load increment of 100kPa, the time taken to achieve 90% degree of consolidation is 85s.
a) Calculate the coefficient of consolidation of the clay, cvv in m2yr
b) What is the porewater pressure in the middle of the clay specimen 85s after application of the load?
A 2 c m thick clay specimen is tested in an

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