2028Civil EngineeringMedium
A normally consolidated clay settled 10 mm when effective stress was increased from 100 kN/m2 to 200 kN/ m2. If the effective stress is further increased from 200 kN/ m2 to 400 kN/ m2, then the settlement of the same clay is________?
A40 mm
B10 mm
C20 mm
Dnone of the above
Correct answer
B. 10 mm
Explanation
The correct answer is 10 mm.