Consolidation coefficient
The consolidation coefficient can be calculated from

where k is the permeability (hydraulic conductivity) of the waste, E'0 is the constrained modulus and gamma w is unit weight of leachate.
The consolidation coefficient can be calculated from

where k is the permeability (hydraulic conductivity) of the waste, E'0 is the constrained modulus and gamma w is unit weight of leachate.