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A site is underlain by sand (0 to 3 meters; unit weights = 18 and 20...

A site is underlain by

sand (0 to 3 meters; unit weights = 18 and 20 kN/m 3, K = 0.5, e 0 = 0.55, and OCR = 1); followed by

clay (3 to 8 meters; unit weights = 20 and 22 kN/m 3, K = 0.6, c r = 0.02, c c = 0.3, c v = 0.2 m 2/day, e 0 = 0.8, and OCR = 2); followed by

gravel (8 to 10 meters; unit weights = 18 and 20 kN/m 3, K = 0.5, e 0 = 0.62, and OCR = 1); followed by

rock. The unit weight of water is 10 kN/m 3. The water table is at the ground surface.

Utilize a point in the middle of the clay layer to determine the ultimate consolidation settlement of the clay layer if a 150 kPa fill is placed on the site. Express your answer in meters, but only write the numeric value in the text box.  Suggestion: draw the profile on paper.

Correct Answer is 0.2 m

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