2. Find the effective stress at a point 4.2 m. below the ground surface if the water table is 1.2 m. below the ground surface. Unit weight of soil above the water table is 18.88 kN/m³. The saturated unit weight of soil below the water table is 20.46 kN/m³.

2. Find the effective stress at a point 4.2 m. below the ground surface if the water table is 1.2 m. below the ground surface. Unit weight of soil above the water table is 18.88 kN/m³. The saturated unit weight of soil below the water table is 20.46 kN/m³.

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Chapter8: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Problem 8.3P: A point load of 1000 kN is applied at the ground level. Plot the variation of the vertical stress...

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2. Find the effective stress at a point 4.2 m. below the ground surface if the water table is
1.2 m. below the ground surface. Unit weight of soil above the water table is 18.88 kN/m³.
The saturated unit weight of soil below the water table is 20.46 kN/m³.

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