A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had a w = 54%, and a G,= 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress at A?

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A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined
that it had a w = 54%, and a G, = 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress at A?
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water
Saturated clay
h₁ = 25 m
h, = 15 m
Transcribed Image Text:A sample was obtained from point A in the submerged clay layer shown below. It was determined that it had a w = 54%, and a G, = 2.78. What is the effective vertical stress at A? ▼ water Saturated clay h₁ = 25 m h, = 15 m
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