A soil profile is shown in Figure 1. Assuming the water table is located at the surface and the profile is undisturbed. Show the variation of total vertical and horizontal stresses with the depth to a total depth of 12m. Assume there is a surcharge of 6kN/m2 and Groundwater is 5m below the surface.

A soil profile is shown in Figure 1. Assuming the water table is located at the surface and the profile is undisturbed. Show the variation of total vertical and horizontal stresses with the depth to a total depth of 12m. Assume there is a surcharge of 6kN/m2 and Groundwater is 5m below the surface.

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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Transcribed Image Text:1. A soil profile is shown in Figure 1. Assuming the water table is located at the surface and the profile is undisturbed. Show the variation of total vertical and horizontal stresses with the depth to a total depth of 12m. Assume there is a surcharge of 6kN/m2 and Groundwater is 5m below the surface. 5m Sandy clay c=25KN/m², ¢=10°, y=18kN/m 7.5m Silt e=10kN/m², -15°, y=20KN/m³ Sand =35°. y=19KN/m³ Figure 1

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