How long will take for consolidation of similar clay layer

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A clay specimen, 1 in thick (drained on top and bottom), was tested in the laboratory. For a given load increment, the time for 50% consolidation was 5 min 20 sec. How long will it take for 50 % consolidation of a similar clay layer in the field that is 8.2 ft thick & drained on one side only?

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