Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Under load, the void ratio of a submerged saturated clay decreases from 1.00 to 0.92. What will be the ultimate settlement of the 2 m thick clay due to consolidation?
Soil MechanicsSoil MechanicsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
29 mm
B
40 mm
C
80 mm
D
160 mm
Correct Answer
C. 80 mm
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Settlement = H Delta e/(1+e0) = 2 x 0.08/2 = 0.08 m = 80 mm
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