9.1 Through 9.3 A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown in Figure 9.25. Calculate the values of o, u, and o' at points A, B, C, and D for the following cases. In cach case, plot the variations of ơ, u, and o' with depth. Characteristics of layers 1, 2, and 3 for each case are given below: Layer I Groundwater table Layer 2 Layer 3 O Dry sand | Sand Clay Rock Figure 9.25 Layer no. Thickness Soll parameters H, = 2.1 m На - 3.66 m Y= 17.23 kN/m³ 18.96 kN/m³ 9.1 %3D %3! %3D You 183 m 18S IN/m

9.1 Through 9.3 A soil profile consisting of three layers is shown in Figure 9.25. Calculate the values of o, u, and o' at points A, B, C, and D for the following cases. In cach case, plot the variations of ơ, u, and o' with depth. Characteristics of layers 1, 2, and 3 for each case are given below: Layer I Groundwater table Layer 2 Layer 3 O Dry sand | Sand Clay Rock Figure 9.25 Layer no. Thickness Soll parameters H, = 2.1 m На - 3.66 m Y= 17.23 kN/m³ 18.96 kN/m³ 9.1 %3D %3! %3D You 183 m 18S IN/m

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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