uniform weight of 20kN/m³ is distributed on large area. Estimate the consolidation settlement of the claylayer in case :or1)Pc=134kPaclayCs-0.1, Cc-0.24o'c= Pc@²₁7m2)Pc = 100kPa8m3M I IVLII [[[[]20/²L T T(M ISilt8= 17* = 21Sand3)Pc-250kPaclaySal. (Gise) p/n2PKN 7CS= 2-7You= 35%pc as shown alone sul-r1670-10)+4= 154 KO

A uniform weight of 20kN/m³ is distributed on large area. Estimate the consolidation settlement of the cla layer in case: or 1)Pc=134kPa clay Cs-0.1, Cc-0.24 o'c= Pc @} 7m 2)Pc = 100kPa 8m 3)Pc-250kPa 3M I IVLII [ T[[]201² yon 3 (M I Silt 8= 17 / Sal. (Gisme) pr * = 21 Yesu = 20KN arse 2-7 w = 35 to pc as shown alone Saf-

A uniform weight of 20kN/m³ is distributed on large area. Estimate the consolidation settlement of the cla layer in case: or 1)Pc=134kPa clay Cs-0.1, Cc-0.24 o'c= Pc @} 7m 2)Pc = 100kPa 8m 3)Pc-250kPa 3M I IVLII [ T[[]201² yon 3 (M I Silt 8= 17 / Sal. (Gisme) pr * = 21 Yesu = 20KN arse 2-7 w = 35 to pc as shown alone Saf-

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter3: Weight-volume Relationships And Plasticity

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