PROBLEM 1: A layer of sand 4.5m thick with specific gravity of 2.60, degree of saturation of 85%, and porosity of 41.18% with a 5 m thick of clay with specific gravity of 2.65 and a water content of 0.28. Ground water table is located at the interface of the two soils. Compute the depth below the ground surfa would the effetive stress be 100kPa. B. Compute the effective stress at a depth 8m below the ground surface. C. Compute the depth of excavation required to reduce the effective stress by 60 kPa

PROBLEM 1: A layer of sand 4.5m thick with specific gravity of 2.60, degree of saturation of 85%, and porosity of 41.18% with a 5 m thick of clay with specific gravity of 2.65 and a water content of 0.28. Ground water table is located at the interface of the two soils. Compute the depth below the ground surfa would the effetive stress be 100kPa. B. Compute the effective stress at a depth 8m below the ground surface. C. Compute the depth of excavation required to reduce the effective stress by 60 kPa

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter9: Consolidation

Section: Chapter Questions

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