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Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice 3rd Edition

Thread starter kooko
Start date Jul 12, 2008

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Jul 12, 2008

kooko

Geotechnical

Refer to problem # 4 in page 122. I am trying to solve part a (i.e. consolidation of the plastic clay). My solution is approximately 130 cm. However the book indicates a value of 153 cm. I am treating the fill material as surcharge material. Any suggestions?