Example Problem 7.7 As an example of the use of Eq. 7.16, suppose a 2 ft (0.6 m) thick
soil layer has an average value of 10 percent soluble gypsum soil particles (Gsol = 2.35) and a
specific gravity Gs of the insoluble soil minerals = 2.70. Determine the amount of settlement
due to loss of soluble soil particles.