g the total consolidation settlement of the clay layer due to the foundation load. b. how long does it will take for this soil to achieve 50% consolidation in the field if there is the bed rock below the clay layer is permeable? c. how long does it will take for this soil to achieve 50% consolidation in the field if there is an impermeable bed rock below the clay layer? d. for the conditions in (b), when the clay layer experience settlements in excess of a 1 inch tolerance?