Question

A clay deposit suffers a total settlement of 5 cm with one-way drainage. With two-way drainage, the total settlement will be
1. 10 cm
2. 2.5 cm
3. 20 cm
4. 5 cm

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 5 cm

Explanation:

Ultimate settlement (ΔH) does not depends on any condition means it is a constant value for any soil.

So, it is given ultimate settlement (Total settlement) of 5 cm for one way drainage, then total settlement for two way drainage is also 5 cm.