define consolidation process. A saturated soil has a compression dex Cc=0.27. Its void ratio at a stress of 125 kN/m2 is 2.04, and its permeability is 3.5X10-8cm/sec. Compute:
The change in void ratio if the stress is increased to 187.5 kN/m² The settlement in (i) if the soil stratum is 5m thick and Time required for 50% consolidation to occur if drainage is one and time factor is 0.196 for 50% consolidation.