A settlement analysis carried out for a proposed structure indicates that 10 cm of primary consolidation settlement will occur in 5 years and the final primary consolidation settlement will be 50 cm assuming that the consolidating layer has drainage at both its top and bottom surfaces. A detailed subsurface investigation indicates that the drainage takes place only at the top of the stratum. Estimate the settlement at the end of 5 years based on the correct information.
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