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For n soil of height 2.08cm, coefficient of volume change mv=0.74 m^2/MN. Find the settlement.

(a) 0.154cm

(b) 0.342cm

(c) 0.432cm

(d) 0.455cm

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Correct option is (a) 0.154cm

The explanation is: Given,

H0= 2.08cm

H=1.926cm

∆H=-0.154cm

∆σ’=100kN/m^2

ρf=m∆σ’H

ρf =0.74×100×2.08×10^-3

ρf=0.154 cm.

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