a. A certain clay layer has a thickness of $5\text{m}$. After one yea…
Previous year question for Geotechnical Engineering.
Question
a. A certain clay layer has a thickness of $5\text{m}$. After one year when the clay was $50\%$ consolidated $8\text{cm}$ of settlement had occurred. For a similar clay and loading conditions how much settlement would occur at the end of one year and 4 years, if the thickness of this new layer is $25\text{m}$?
b. Discuss terzaghi's theory of consolidation. What are its limitations and why is this theory used despite its limitations.
- Year: 2022
- Subject: Geotechnical Engineering