A clay layer, whose total settlement under a given loading is expected to be 11cm settles 3cm at the end of 1 month after the application of load increment. How many months will be required to reach a settlement of Scm? How much settlement will occur in 10 months? Assume the layer to have double drainage system. [7]

A clay layer, whose total settlement under a given loading is expected to be 11cm settles 3cm at the end of 1 month after the application of load increment. How many months will be required to reach a settlement of Scm? How much settlement will occur in 10 months? Assume the layer to have double drainage system. [7]

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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Problem 11.15P

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