Settlement and Consolidation

Sample Problems

Sample Problems

Primary Settlement

Reduction of thickness of clay (November 2018, ...) - GERTC+

Evaluate the reduction of thickness of the layer.

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Change in thickness, coefficient of volume change, consolidation settlement - GERTC+

A 3-m thick layer of silty clay is sandwiched between two layers of ...

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Over-consolidated Clay

Settlement of over-consolidated clay layer - GERTC+

The square footing shown carries a load of ...

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Secondary Settlement

Consolidation

Consolidation of clay layer - GERTC+

A 6-m thick clay stratum is overlain by ...

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