A normally consolidated clay soil in the field

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A normally consolidated clay soil in the field has a compression index of .25. The initial void ratio, was .6 with stress 3000 lb/ft^2. a) Find the void ratio if the stress is increased to 4500 lb/ft^2. b) find the primary consolidation settlement if the clay soil layer is 15ft thick.

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