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Calculate the critical hydraulic gradient if the specific gravity of the soil is 2.67 and the void ratio is 0.45. Also, calculate the value of the factor of safety if the hydraulic gradient is 0.46.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter9: In Situ Stresses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9.6P

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Calculate the critical hydraulic gradient if
the specific gravity of the soil is 2.67 and
the void ratio is 0.45. Also, calculate the
value of the factor of safety if the
hydraulic gradient is 0.46.

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