A uniform soil deposit has a void ratio 0.6 and specific gravity of 2.65. The natural ground water is at 2.5 m below natural ground level. Due to capillary moisture, the average degree of saturation above ground water table is 50%. Determine effective pressure in kPa at a depth of 6 m. a. 46.40 b. 323.9 c. 80.66 d. 117.9

A uniform soil deposit has a void ratio 0.6 and specific gravity of 2.65. The natural ground water is at 2.5 m below natural ground level. Due to capillary moisture, the average degree of saturation above ground water table is 50%. Determine effective pressure in kPa at a depth of 6 m. a. 46.40 b. 323.9 c. 80.66 d. 117.9

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

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