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A 10 m layer of sand overlies a 6 m layer of saturated clay, below which...

  1. A 10 m layer of sand overlies a 6 m layer of saturated clay, below which there is impermeable rock. For the clay, cv = 4.4 m2/yr. The ultimate consolidation settlement for a given surface loading was determined to be sc = 18 cm.

    1. a) How long will it take for 95% of the consolidation settlement to be completed?

    2. b) What will be the magnitude of settlement 1 year after the load is applied?

    3. c) How long will it take for 9 cm of settlement to occur?

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