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For a normally consolidated clay layer, given: Thickness-3.7 m Void ratio- 0.82 Liquid limit 42 Average effective stress on the clay layer 110 kN/m2 How much consolidation settlement would the clay undergo if the average effective stress on the clay layer is increased to 155 kN/m as the result of the construction of a foundation?

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