A dense silt layer has the following properties: e=0.30, D10=10μm and capillary constant = 0.20cm2 Free ground water level is 8m below the ground surface. Determine the vertical effective stress (kPa) at 5m depth (point A). Assume unit weight of solids = 26.5 KN/m3 and that the soil above the capillary rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. 141.12 111.69 82.26 75.84

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A dense silt layer has the following properties:

e=0.30, D10=10µm and capillary constant = 0.20cm2   

Free ground water level is 8m below the ground surface. Determine the vertical effective stress (kPa) at 5m depth (point A). Assume unit weight of solids = 26.5 KN/m3 and that the soil above the capillary rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%.

A dense silt layer has the following properties:
e=0.30, D10=10μm and capillary constant = 0.20cm2
Free ground water level is 8m below the ground
surface. Determine the vertical effective stress (kPa) at 5m depth (point A).
Assume unit weight of solids = 26.5 KN/m3 and that the soil above the capillary
rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%.
141.12
111.69
82.26
75.84
Transcribed Image Text:A dense silt layer has the following properties: e=0.30, D10=10μm and capillary constant = 0.20cm2 Free ground water level is 8m below the ground surface. Determine the vertical effective stress (kPa) at 5m depth (point A). Assume unit weight of solids = 26.5 KN/m3 and that the soil above the capillary rise and ground surface is partially saturated at 50%. 141.12 111.69 82.26 75.84
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