The effective overburden pressure at the middle of a saturated clay layer 12 ft thick is...

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The effective overburden pressure at the middle of a saturated clay layer 12 ft thick is 2100 lb/ft2 and is drained on both sides. The overburden pressure at the middle of the clay stratum is expected to be increased by 3150 lb/ft due to the load from a structure at the ground surface. An undisturbed sample of clay 20 mm thick is tested in a consolidometer. The total change in thickness of the specimen is 0.80 mm when the applied pressure is 2100 lb/ft2. The final water content of the sample is 24 percent and the specific gravity of the solids is 2.72. Estimate the probable final settlement of the proposed structure. The effective overburden pressure at the middle of a saturated clay layer 12 ft thick is 2100 lb/ft2 and is drained on both sides. The overburden pressure at the middle of the clay stratum is expected to be increased by 3150 lb/ft due to the load from a structure at the ground surface. An undisturbed sample of clay 20 mm thick is tested in a consolidometer. The total change in thickness of the specimen is 0.80 mm when the applied pressure is 2100 lb/ft2. The final water content of the sample is 24 percent and the specific gravity of the solids is 2.72. Estimate the probable final settlement of the proposed structure.