Question 3: Calculate the vertical stress induced at point A located 5 m deep under the embankment and 3 m to the left of the embankment as shown in Figure 3. The density of the embankment is 2230 kg/m3. Use Figure 6 to find the influence coefficient. 3m 5m 6m 6m ₁ Figure 3- Calculation of stresses induced under an embankment 3m
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- An embankment load on a silty clay soil layer as shown below. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A and B that are loaded at a depth of 6 m below the ground surface. 5 m 1H:2V 1H:2V 1H:1V 8 m 13 y=18 kN/m Y=18 kN/m³ 6 m : B : A CS Scanned with CamScannerAn embankment load on a silty clay soil layer as shown below. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A and B that are loaded at a depth of 6 m below the ground surface, please use figure (10.20). 5 m 1Н:2V, 1H:2V 1H:1V 8 m y=18 kN/m y=18 kN/m" 6 m : B Figure 10.19 Embankment loading 0.50- 3.0 20 16 0.45- 14 1.2 LO 0.40 - 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.35 - 0.6 030- 05 04 * 025 - 03 0.20 - 0.2 0.15 - 0.10 - 0.1 0.05- Figure 10.20 Osterberg's chart for determination of vertical stress 0.00 TI TT - due to embank- 01 0.1 10 ment loading 100 327An embankment load on a silty clay soil layer as shown below. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A and B that are loaded at a depth of 6 m below the ground surface. Prob. 5 m 1H:2V 1H:2V 1H:1V 8 m Y=18 kN/m y=18 kN/m 6 m : B A
- EXAMPLE 10.15 An embankment is shown in Figure 10.29a. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A₁ and A₂. 14 m- 5m 11.5 m- 5 m č A₂ At point A₁ -14 m- → 5m → ← 5m 5 m A₂ 11.5 m At point A₂ H=7m ► 5 m 8 A₁ 5m+¦+ H=7m >· 5 m X A₁ 14 m 16.5 m 5 m 14 m EXAMPLE 10.15 An embankment is shown in Figure 10.29a. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A, and A₂. 14 m 16.5 m y= 17.5 kN/m³ 5m9 = (2.5 m) x (17.5 - A₂ H A0₂ (1) kN/m³) = 43.75 kN/m2 Aσ₂ (1) y= 17.5 kN/m² B A₁ 1 90 = 122.5 kN/m2 + + T 5m 9=(7 m) x (17.5 kN/m³)= 122.5 kN/m² % = 122.5 kN/m² A₂ 2.5 m →→ ● A0₂ (2) A₁ 14 m- A₂ (2) 9 (4.5 m) x (17.5 kN/m³)= 78.75 kN/m² Aar: (33) A₂ 14 m 9 m ➜ 14 m 1(Use The Figure (10.20) to find the solution of this question) An embankment load on a silty clay soil layer as shown below. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A and B that are loaded at a depth of 6 m below the ground surface. 5m 1H:2V 1H:2V 1H:1V 8 m y-18 kN/m y-18 kN/m 6 m 4. y Figure 10.19 Embankment loading 050 TTTT 3.0 20 16 045 14 12 LO 040 09 07 035 06 030 05 04 - 025 03 020 02 015 a.10 Figure 10.20 Osterberg's chart for determination of vertical stress 0.00 due to embank- 0.01 0.1 10 100 ment loading 327(Use The Figure (10.20) to find the solution of this question) An embankment load on a silty clay soil layer as shown below. Determine the stress increase under the embankment at points A and B that are loaded at a depth of 6 m below the ground surface. 5 m 1H:2V, 1H:2V 1H:1V 8m y-18 kN/m y-18 kN/m" 6 m B IA Figure 10.19 Embankment loading 0.50 3.0 20 1.6 14 045 12 LO 040 09 07 0.35 06 030 04 - 025 020 02 0.10 005 Figure 10.20 Osterberg's chart for determination of vertical stress 0.00 due to embank- 0.01 100 ment loading 327 atendetoa N
- Figure 4-2 is the cross-section of an earthwork (s.g.=2.5) dam. Assuming that hydrostatic uplift varies linearly from one-half the hydrostatic head at the upstream of the dam to zero at the downstream edge, find thea)maximum pressure intensity in the base of the dam (lb/ft3)b)minimum pressure intensity in the base of the dam (lb/ft3)2: An embankment shown in the figure is constructed. compute the vertical stress increment under Points A. B. and C at z = 10 m Use vertical stress Increment under an embankment loads? 10 m 12 m 10 m Y₁-192 kN/m² Take value of 15 from chart s6v=9[sEx2: An embankment shown in the figure is constructed. compute the vertical stress increment under Points A, B, and C at z 10 m 10 m 12 m 10 m Y19.2 kN/m 6 m
- Q: You have been assigned to check the stability of a pond constructed in stiff saturated clay underlain by a layer of sand. The necessary information are given in the following figure. (i) Find effective stress at A and determine the stability of cut under given condition. (ii) What should be water level into the pond to ensure factor of safety = 1.5. (Given that yw = 9.81 kN/m³) H = 5 m 7m 2m 2m J Saturated clay Sand Ysat = 16 kN/m³ 4m Ysat = 15 kN/m³A masonry dam (sp.gr. = 2.4) of trapezoidal cross-section is 20 m high. It has a thickness of 2 m at the top and 14 m at the bottomas shown in the figure.Coef. of friction under the foundation is 0.80 and assuming there is hydrostatic upliftthat varies linearly from one-half the hydrostatic head at the upstream edgeof the dam to zero at the downstream edge.DetermineA water tank, 15 m in diameter and 10 m high, isproposed for a site where there is an existing pipeline(Figure P7.26). Plot the distribution of vertical and lateral stress increases imposed by the water tank on the pipeline along one-half the circumference nearest to the tank.The empty tank’s weight (deal load) is 350 kN. Assume thewater tank is fi lled to its capacity