Question: Problem - 2 : A 1 0 f t deep compacted fill is to be placed over the soil profile shown in the following figure.

Problem-2: A 10ft deep compacted fill is to be placed over the soil profile shown in the following figure. A consolidation test on a sample from point A produced the following results:
CC=0.4
CT=0.08
e0=1.10
c'=1325psf
(A)Please do the following:
Create a spreadsheet with appropriate user input values for future use,
(20 points)
Find the total consolidation settlement of the foundation and check if it is within the permissible limits (1 inch max)- You will need to find if coefficients cd(1+e0) for sands and whether the clayey soil is NC or OC
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(B) If the allowable settlement is 1 inch, calculate the height of fill. Round off the answer to the nearest 6 inch. Use the properties of the soils given above.
(10 points)
Problem - 2 : A 1 0 f t deep compacted fill is to

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