Practice Question: Long Term Consolidation in a Clay Layer

NCEES Civil PE Specification Soil Mechanics: Soil consolidation


Problem

A building is constructed above the soil profile shown below. Calculate the long-term consolidation settlement in the middle of the clay layer given the following: 

  • Additional pressure caused by the building is 1200 psf.
  • The water level is at the top of the clay layer.

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