How long would take layer to reach 30percent consolidation

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in an Oedometer test a specimen of saturated clay 19mm thick reaches 50% consolidation in 20 min. how long would it take a layer of this clay 5m thick to reach the same degree of consolidation under the same stress and drainage conditions? how long would it take the layer to reach 30% consolidation?

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