Question: A flat site is underlain by two layers over rock. The top layer is an SP with thickness = 2 m . The second layer

A flat site is underlain by two layers over rock. The top layer is an SP with thickness =2m. The second layer is a CL withthickness =5m. A mid-layer sample of the CL reveals a recompression index of 0.04, a compression index of 0.3, a voidratio of 1.2, a coefficient of consolidation of 0.21 m/day, and a preconsolidation stress of 180 kPa. The water table is located 1m below the ground surface. A fill that imposes a load of 50 kPa will be placed on the ground surface. Calculate the time (in days) it will take the CL layer to consolidate 50% in response to placement of the fill. Assume that the soil above the water table is dry.

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