The total consolidation settlement for a compressible layer 8.3 m thick is estimated to be about 35

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The total consolidation settlement for a compressible layer 8.3 m thick is estimated to be about 35 cm. After about 8 mo (240 d) a point 2 m below the top of the singly drained layer has a degree of consolidation of 70%.
(a) Compute the coefficient of consolidation of the material in m2/day.
(b) Compute the settlement for 240 d.
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An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

ISBN: 978-0132496346

2nd edition

Authors: Robert D. Holtz, William D. Kovacs, Thomas C. Sheahan

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