A laboratory sample of clay 2 cm thick took 15 min to attain 60 percent consolidation under a double drainage condition. What time (in days) will be required to attain the same degree of consolidation for a clay layer 3 m thick under the foundation of a building for a similar loading and drainage condition? a.17.15 b.119 c.234 d.564.3
A laboratory sample of clay 2 cm thick took 15 min to attain 60 percent consolidation under a double drainage condition. What time (in days) will be required to attain the same degree of consolidation for a clay layer 3 m thick under the foundation of a building for a similar loading and drainage condition? a.17.15 b.119 c.234 d.564.3
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A laboratory sample of clay 2 cm thick took 15 min to attain 60 percent consolidation under a double drainage condition. What time (in days) will be required to attain the same degree of consolidation for a clay layer 3 m thick under the foundation of a building for a similar loading and drainage condition?
a.17.15
b.119
c.234
d.564.3
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