The stratification of different layers of soils is shown in the figure below along with their coefficient of consolidation (C,). An impervious layer of rock lies below the clay layer. The degree of consolidation of the clay layer when the silt layer reaches 20% consolidation is 6 m Coarse sand 4 m Fine silt, C, = 5 x 10 cm²/s 0.3 m Fine sand 2 m Clay, C, = 9.6 x 1o* cm/s

The stratification of different layers of soils is shown in the figure below along with their coefficient of consolidation (C,). An impervious layer of rock lies below the clay layer. The degree of consolidation of the clay layer when the silt layer reaches 20% consolidation is 6 m Coarse sand 4 m Fine silt, C, = 5 x 10 cm²/s 0.3 m Fine sand 2 m Clay, C, = 9.6 x 1o* cm/s

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Compressibility Of Soil

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Problem 11.9P

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