Question: a . Estimate the total consolidation settlement under the action of the fill load. Consider both the clay and peat layers to be normally consolidated.

a. Estimate the total consolidation settlement under the action of the fill load. Consider both the clay and peat layers to be normally consolidated.
b. Estimate the time for 99% primary consolidation in each layer. Are the layers singly or doubly drained? Explain.
c. Estimate the secondary compression in each layer up to end of 18 months.
d. What will be the total settlement after 18 months?
e. What is the remaining excess pore water pressure at point A two months after the application of the fill load?
f. Determine the effective stress at point A two months after the application of the fill load.
g. A piezometer was installed at point A to monitor the pore water pressure. What should be the piezometer reading (upiezometer) two months after the fill load was applied?
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a . Estimate the total consolidation settlement

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