Question: Q 3 . An oedometer tests on a saturated clay specimen were conducted and the following values were determined: Preconsolidation pressure ( ' p )

Q3. An oedometer tests on a saturated clay specimen were conducted and the following
values were determined: Preconsolidation pressure ('p)=325kPa,Cc=0.3, and Cs=0.1,
initial void ratio e0=0.65, unit weight =18.7KNm3. The initial thickness of the
specimen was 19.0mm.
Determine the primary consolidation settlement if the applied load on the footing shown in
Figure 3=632kN. Find the time when 50% of consolidation occurred (Assume the
sample's t50=20min.).
Q 3 . An oedometer tests on a saturated clay

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