6.14 A 5-m-thick clay layer, drained at the top only, has some sand drains. A uniform surcharge is applied at the top of the clay layer. Calculate the average degree of consolidation for combined vertical and radial drainage after 100 days of load application, given Cur = C, = 4 mm²/ min, de = 2m, and rw = 0.2m. Use the equal-strain solution.

6.14 A 5-m-thick clay layer, drained at the top only, has some sand drains. A uniform surcharge is applied at the top of the clay layer. Calculate the average degree of consolidation for combined vertical and radial drainage after 100 days of load application, given Cur = C, = 4 mm²/ min, de = 2m, and rw = 0.2m. Use the equal-strain solution.

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Chapter11: Ground Improvement

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