Problem 1: The following e-log  graph shows for the results of a one-dimensional consolidation test.

Determine: a. The Cc value

b. the over consolidation pressure p
c. the OCR of the soil. Sample was collected from 30 ft below the surface,
 = 120 pcf, water-table at 5 ft. below surface.

e - log  graph
0.9

0.85

0.8
void ratio e

0.75

0.7

0.65

0.6

0.55

0.5
1 10 100
Normal Stress  (psi)
Problem 2: For the Time – Deformation graph from consolidation test shown below, determine

a. Do, D100 and t50

b. Cv in inch/sec, given sample height = 1 inch.
Problem 3: The Direct Shear test of a clay soil sample is shown. Determine the shear parameters of the
soils. Given: sample diameter = 2.5 inch.

Normal Stress Failure Load

Max. Shear Stress (psi)
(psi) (lbs)
5 23
10 32
20 65

20
Max. Shear Stress (psi)

15

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Normal Stress (psi)