For a normally consolidated clay, the following are given. The hydraulic conductivity k of the clay for

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For a normally consolidated clay, the following are given.

The hydraulic conductivity k of the clay for the preceding loading range is 1.8 X 10-4 ft/day.
a. How long (in days) will it take for a 9 ft thick clay layer (drained on one side) in the field to reach 60% consolidation?
b. What is the settlement at that time (that is, at 60% consolidation)?

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