If the clay layer was directly below the loaded area:
HB 228 0.07
Based on Fig. 8.16, this value is so low that essentially one-dimensional flow conditions can
be assumed, or:
For 50 percent consolidation, T 0.197 from Table 8.2:
t THdr
2 cv (0.197)(1 m)20.32 m2year 0.61 years
For 90 percent consolidation, T 0.848 from Table 8.2:
t THdr
2 cv (0.848)(1 m)20.32 m2year 2.65 years