Question: For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer 3 mVoid ratio, (e,) = 0.8Compression index

For a normally consolidated clay layer in the field, the following values are given: Thickness of clay layer 3 mVoid ratio, (e,) = 0.8Compression index = 0.28Average effective pressure on the clay layer = 130 kN/m? Surcharge, q = 50 kN/m2Secondary compression index = 0.02What is the total consolidation settlement of the clay layer five years after the completion of primary consolidation settlement?(Note: Time for completion of primary settlement = 1.5 years)

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