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A vertical cut is to be made in a saturated clay with C = 18 KN/m2, 0 = 00 and y = 16 KN/m³. What is the theoretical depth to which the clay can be excavated without side collapse?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

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