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For a foundation, find the elapsed time in which 90% of ultimate settlement will occur.  The coefficient of consolidation is 4*10^-4cm^2/s. The average drainage path is 50cm.

(a) 56.38 days

(b) 43.78 days

(c) 61.34 days

(d) 78.23 days

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This interesting question is from Consolidation Problems topic in chapter One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (c) 61.34 days

The explanation: Given,

d=50 cm

Cv=4×10-4 cm^2/s

For consolidation of 90%, U>60%

Therefore Tv= 1.7813 – 0.9332 log10 (100-U)

Tv= 1.7813 – 0.9332 log10 (100-90)

Tv= 0.848

\(G_0 = \frac{(T_v)_{90}d^2}{C_v} = \frac{0.848×(50)^2}{4×10^{-4}}s\)

G0= 61.34 days.

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