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A uniform sand stratum 2.5 m thick has a specific gravity of 2.62 and a natural void ratio of 0.62. The hydraulic head required to cause quick sand condition in the sand stratum is

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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Soil mechanics

A uniform sand stratum 2.5m thick has a specific
gravity of 2.62 and a natural void ratio of 0.62.
The hydraulic head required to cause quick sand
condition in the sand stratum is

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