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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
Nov-2005 - Oct-2011
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
A rectangular foundation (8x6 ft) carrying an axial load of 350 Kips is constructed on the soil profile
shown below. Determine:
a) The total stress, effective stress, and pore water pressure at the top, middle, and bottom of the
clay layer (Normally Consolidated) after a very long time
b) The final consolidation settlement of the clay layer caused by construction of the foundation (Use
the weighted average method)
c) The settlement of the clay layer after 2 years
d) The degree of consolidation at the middle of clay layer after 4 years
e) How long it takes for the clay layer to reach 95% degree of consolidation?

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