b) A group pile is to be constructed on the layered normally consolidated clays as shown in Figure Q2 (b). Determine the
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b) A group pile is to be constructed on the layered normally consolidated clays as shown in Figure Q2 (b). Determine the total consolidation settlement of clay layers 1 and 2 of the pile group. Use 2:1 method for determining the q equivalent. (CO2:PO3)(C4) (6 marks) SAND Y = 16.2 kN/m² CLAY 1 Y = 18 kN/m² Co = 0.82 C₂ = 0.3 CLAY 2 Y = 18.9 kN/m² Co = 0.7 C₂ = 0.2 PILE GROUP: Bg = 2.2 m, Lg = 3.3 m Quit group= 2000KN GWT ROCK LAYER Figure Q1 (b) 1m 2m ↓ 15m 4m 16m